CreateSnapshotExportTask
GET /?Action=CreateSnapshotExportTask
Description
Exports a snapshot to an Object Storage Unit (OSU) bucket.
This action enables you to create a backup of your snapshot or to copy it to another account. You or other users you send a pre-signed URL to can then download this snapshot from the OSU bucket using the ImportSnapshot method. For more information, see ImportSnapshot.
This procedure enables you to copy a snapshot between accounts within the same Region or in different Regions. To copy a snapshot within the same Region, you can also use the CopySnapshot direct method. For more information, see CopySnapshot.
The copy of the source snapshot is independent and belongs to you.
Body parameter
Required: false
Name: CreateSnapshotExportTaskRequest
| Name | Description | Required | Schema | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ExportToOsu |
Information about the export (you must at least specify |
true |
|||
SnapshotId |
The ID of the snapshot to export. |
true |
string |
Responses
HTTP Code 200
| HTTP Code | Description | Schema |
|---|---|---|
200 |
CreateSnapshotExportTaskResult |
Response 200
| Name | Description | Required | Schema | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
requestId |
The ID of the request. |
false |
string |
||
snapshotExportTask |
Information about the snapshot export task. |
false |