How to ensure the root volume is not delete when an instance is terminated?

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AHAMEDSATHICK MOHAMEDALI · Accepted Answer

To ensure the root volume is not deleted when a cloud instance (VM) is terminated, you need to modify the “Delete on Termination” setting. Here’s how it works in different cloud environments: 1. AWS (EC2 Instances) Steps: 1. During instance launch o In the “Add Storage” section, select the root volume. o Uncheck the “Delete on Termination” box. 2. For an existing instance o Go to EC2 Console → Volumes. o Select the root volume → Actions → Modify Volume or Change Delete on Termination. o Set “Delete on Termination” = No. ✅ This ensures the EBS root volume persists even if the instance is terminated. You can then attach it to another instance later if needed.

How to ensure the root volume is not delete when an instance is terminated?

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