NetApp Snapshot Technology

Network Appliance Snapshot™ software, the original and most functional point-in-time copy technology, enables you to protect your data with no performance impact and minimal consumption of storage space.

NetApp Snapshot technology enables you to create point-in-time copies of file systems, which you can use to protect data—from a single file to a complete disaster recovery solution.

You can use this technology while applications are running and create a Snapshot copies in less than a second, regardless of volume size or level of activity on your NetApp system.

Make up to 255 Snapshot copies per volume, instantly, to create online backups for user-driven recovery.

Key Points

• Perform instant backups with no performance hit, while applications are running
• Copy important data frequently—up to 255 Snapshot copies per volume—in minimal storage space
• Combine with SnapMirror®, SnapRestore®, SnapManager®, and SnapVault® software to build your data protection solution

Learn more about Snapshot and how you can use it in your data protection solutions: Snapshot datasheet (PDF).