diff --git a/docs/Cluster-VictoriaMetrics.md b/docs/Cluster-VictoriaMetrics.md index 1fe691492..972d42938 100644 --- a/docs/Cluster-VictoriaMetrics.md +++ b/docs/Cluster-VictoriaMetrics.md @@ -373,7 +373,7 @@ for protecting from user errors such as accidental data deletion. The following steps must be performed for each `vmstorage` node for creating a backup: 1. Create an instant snapshot by navigating to `/snapshot/create` HTTP handler. It will create snapshot and return its name. -2. Archive the created snapshot from `<-storageDataPath>/snapshots/` folder using [vmbackup](https://victoriametrics.github.io/vbackup.html). +2. Archive the created snapshot from `<-storageDataPath>/snapshots/` folder using [vmbackup](https://victoriametrics.github.io/vmbackup.html). The archival process doesn't interfere with `vmstorage` work, so it may be performed at any suitable time. 3. Delete unused snapshots via `/snapshot/delete?snapshot=` or `/snapshot/delete_all` in order to free up occupied storage space.