How to create a snapshot in Hyper-V
Hyper-V is a hypervisor-based virtualization system for Windows. One key feature of Hyper-V is the ability to take snapshots of your virtual machines. These snapshots are like a “photo” of your virtual machine at a specific point in time, allowing you to revert back to that snapshot if something goes wrong. In this article, we will show you how to create a snapshot in Hyper-V.
Step 1: Open Hyper-V Manager
The first step is to open Hyper-V Manager. You can do this by searching for “Hyper-V Manager” in the Start menu or by typing “virtmgmt.msc” in the Run dialog box. Once Hyper-V Manager is open, select the virtual machine for which you want to create a snapshot.
Step 2: Take a snapshot
With the virtual machine selected, right-click on it and choose “Checkpoint” from the context menu. This will create a snapshot of the virtual machine at its current state. You can also give the snapshot a name and description for easy reference.
Step 3: Revert to a snapshot
If something goes wrong with your virtual machine, you can revert back to a snapshot by right-clicking on the virtual machine in Hyper-V Manager, selecting “Restore checkpoint,” and choosing the snapshot you want to revert to. This will take your virtual machine back to the state it was in when the snapshot was taken.
Step 4: Delete a snapshot
If you no longer need a snapshot, you can delete it by right-clicking on the virtual machine in Hyper-V Manager, selecting “Delete checkpoint,” and choosing the snapshot you want to delete. This will remove the snapshot from your virtual machine and free up space.
Conclusion
Creating snapshots in Hyper-V is a useful feature that can help you protect your virtual machines and easily revert back to a previous state if needed. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can effectively create, revert to, and delete snapshots in Hyper-V.