Description: A volume snapshot is a copy of a volume at a given moment that can be used for backup or recovery purposes. This type of snapshot captures the complete state of a file system or storage volume, allowing administrators to restore data to a specific point in time. Snapshots are particularly useful in virtualization and cloud storage environments, where data integrity and availability are critical. Snapshots are often implemented in a way that does not interrupt ongoing operations, making them a valuable tool for data management. Additionally, snapshots can be incremental, meaning that only changes made since the last snapshot are stored, thus optimizing storage space usage and improving the efficiency of the backup process.