# Snapshots The **Snapshot** feature allows you to create an instant copy of a system at a certain point in time. This enables you to recover that specific state of the virtual machine prior to changes, upgrades or other events. ## Create a Snapshot[​](#create-a-snapshot "Direct link to Create a Snapshot") 1. Select the virtual machine or vApp, and open its properties. 2. Open the menu **ALL ACTIONS -> Snapshot -> Create Snapshot**. 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3. In the **Create Snapshot** window, select the options and read the message regarding the removal of any other existing snapshot (only one Snapshot is supported at a time, by default). | Create Snapshot | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Snapshot the memory of the virtual machine | The inclusion of RAM memory status in the snapshot is optional. If selected, you must allocate disk space equal to the VM’s RAM usage. | | Quiesce the guest file system (Requires installed VMware Tools) | Prepares the file system for backup by flushing buffers and caches. Requires VMware Tools installed in the Guest OS. | 4. Select the desired options, and click **CREATE**. > **Note** > > The Equinix Hybrid Cloud Portal supports only one snapshot per VM. Snapshots cannot be taken of virtual machines with connected data volumes (this is a limitation of the tool). ## Reverse or Delete a Snapshot[​](#reverse-or-delete-a-snapshot "Direct link to Reverse or Delete a Snapshot") 1. Select the desired virtual machine and open its properties. 2. Open the menu **ALL ACTIONS -> Snapshot** and its submenu to choose the desired option. 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