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Sample: restore to a snapshot

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#32 opened on May 28, 2014

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Description

Demonstrate how to restore a virtual machine to a named snapshot. The virtual machine should be identified by a UUID, list available snapshots, prompt the user to select the appropriate snapshot to restore to.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
infrastructurecloud
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic PythonUnderstanding of virtual machine snapshotsFamiliarity with pyVmomi library
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Review existing pyVmomi samples for snapshot management, specifically the snapshot operations module. Examine the vSphere API documentation for restoring a VM to a snapshot. The issue lacks details on expected input/output, but existing comments may provide context. Focus on creating a script that takes a VM UUID, lists snapshots, and prompts user selection before restoring.