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virtual machine snapshot

What is a virtual machine snapshot?

A virtual machine snapshot is a file-based representation of the state of a virtual machine at a given time. The snapshot includes configuration and disk data. Snapshots are useful for storing states that an administrator might want to return to repeatedly.

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VMware vs. Citrix: VDI security showdown

Understand VDI market shifts from traditional VDI to cloud

Compare offerings from 3 major desktop-as-a-service providers

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Windows Server 2008 end of life: Is Azure the right path?

Tips for ransomware protection on Windows systems

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