Set Automate

Who should use this workflow

• System Administrators: Manage and automate VPS snapshots efficiently.
• DevOps Engineers: Integrate backup processes into CI/CD pipelines.
• IT Managers: Ensure data resilience and recovery strategies are in place.
• Freelancers and Small Businesses: Automate backups to save time and reduce manual errors.

What problem does this workflow solve

• Automates the process of creating and managing snapshots for VPS hosted on Contabo, reducing the risk of data loss.
• Eliminates manual intervention by scheduling backups at midnight daily, ensuring regular data protection without human oversight.
• Provides conditional logic to check for existing snapshots, preventing unnecessary duplication and optimizing storage usage.

Detailed explanation of the workflow process

1. Schedule Trigger: Initiates the workflow at specified intervals (daily at midnight).
2. Get Date & Time: Retrieves the current date and time in the specified timezone (America/Sao_Paulo).
3. Generate UUIDs: Creates unique identifiers for tracking requests and responses.
4. Authorization: Uses API credentials to authenticate with Contabo's API to gain access.
5. List Instances: Fetches a list of existing VPS instances from Contabo.
6. Split Out: Divides the list of instances for further processing.
7. List Snapshots: Checks if there are existing snapshots for each instance.
8. Conditional Check: Determines if there are no existing snapshots.
9. Delete Existing Snapshot: If a snapshot exists, it deletes the old snapshot to avoid clutter.
10. Create New Snapshot: Generates a new snapshot with a formatted date and description for each instance.
11. Merge Results: Combines the results of the operations for final reporting.