> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/backup-and-recovery/virtual-machines/hyper-v/recovery/instant-restore.md).

# Instant restore

## General information

**Instant restore** provides immediate virtual machine recovery— it restores VM’s configuration files to the **Hyper-V** host, prepares the VM, and mounts its disks directly from the backup. This allows the **Xopero ONE** administrator to start using the VM almost immediately, without waiting for the full restoration.

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**Instant restore** is intended only for disaster recovery and is not suitable for production use — to restore production data, use the **whole VM recovery** option.
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When a VM backup is stored in cloud storage, the **instant restore** feature may work slower due to the need for random-access read operations.
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## Restoration process

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Open the **Hyper-V** tab (**Virtual Machines** > **Hyper-V**) in [**XMS**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1], then click the **Manage & Restore** button next to the host whose backup you want to restore.

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Select the VM you want to restore and click the **restore** <img src="/files/mkGCXo4ITdG4903O6npL" alt="" data-size="original"> button.

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After choosing the backup plan and VM version, click **Restore** under the backup copy you wish to recover and select the **Instant restore** option from the drop-down list.

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Specify whether to restore the VM to its original location or a new one. Provide key details, including the restored VM’s name, desired power state (on/off) after restoration, and the iSCSI port to use.

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Next, select a directory for the VM configuration files, choose a location to store the VM disks, and assign a **Hyper-V** switch or resource pool for the network adapters.

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In **Restore settings** you can also limit the internet bandwidth.
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Once configured, click **Start now** to begin the restoration process.
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## Monitoring

You can monitor active **instant restore** tasks in the **Tasks** tab in **XMS**. When you're finished working with the VM, you can shut it down by canceling the **instant restore** job — click the **X** button and confirm the cancellation.

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[^1]: Xopero ONE Management Service