How to Create VM Snapshot in Hyper-V
Creating a VM snapshot in Hyper-V is an essential part of managing your virtual machines. Snapshots allow you to save a point-in-time state of your VM, which can be useful for troubleshooting, testing, or backward compatibility. In this article, we will walk through the steps on how to create a VM snapshot in Hyper-V.
Step 1: Open Hyper-V Manager
The first step is to open Hyper-V Manager on your Windows machine. You can do this by searching for “Hyper-V Manager” in the start menu or by typing “virtmgmt.msc” in the Run dialog.
Step 2: Select the Virtual Machine
Once Hyper-V Manager is open, select the virtual machine that you want to create a snapshot for from the list of available VMs.
Step 3: Create a Snapshot
To create a snapshot, right-click on the virtual machine and select “Checkpoint” from the context menu. You will be prompted to enter a name and description for the snapshot.
It is recommended to enter a descriptive name and detailed description for the snapshot so that you can easily identify it later.
Step 4: Snapshot Created
Once you have entered the name and description for the snapshot, click “Create” to create the snapshot. The process may take a few seconds to complete, depending on the size of the virtual machine.
After the snapshot has been created, you can view it in the “Checkpoints” section of the virtual machine in Hyper-V Manager.
Step 5: Revert or Apply Snapshot
If you ever need to revert back to the state of the virtual machine at the time of the snapshot, you can right-click on the snapshot in Hyper-V Manager and select “Apply” or “Revert” from the context menu.
Applying a snapshot will bring the virtual machine back to the exact state it was in when the snapshot was taken, while reverting will delete any changes made after the snapshot was created.
Conclusion
Creating VM snapshots in Hyper-V is a simple yet powerful tool that can help you efficiently manage and troubleshoot your virtual machines. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily create and manage snapshots for your VMs in Hyper-V.
Remember to regularly create snapshots of your virtual machines to ensure that you have a backup plan in case of any issues or failures. Happy virtualizing!