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Snapshot refers to point-in-time backups of EBS volumes or file systems, allowing easy restore and replication of AWS storage resources.
Last Modified: August 29, 2025
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Key Features
- Point-in-time copy of an EBS volume or file system.
- Used for backup, recovery, and cloning of workloads.
- Supports incremental storage to save costs.
- Can be shared across accounts or copied to other regions.
Common Use Cases
- Backup EBS volumes for quick recovery.
- Create point-in-time copies of databases.
- Migrate workloads between AWS regions or accounts.
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