> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nuvolos.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nuvolos.com/how-to-guides/common-workflows/snapshots.md). # Snapshots Snapshots are immutable, point-in-time copies of an instance's Current state. For the conceptual model of snapshots, distribution, and states, see [Concepts › Snapshots, distribution, and states](/concepts/distribution.md). This section covers the practical actions you can perform with snapshots: * [Create a snapshot](/how-to-guides/common-workflows/snapshots/create-a-snapshot.md) - save the Current state of an instance as an immutable record (quick or detailed). * [Restore from a snapshot](/how-to-guides/common-workflows/snapshots/restore-a-snapshot.md) - replace the Current state of an instance with the contents of a snapshot, either in the same Instance or a different one. * [Delete a snapshot](/how-to-guides/common-workflows/snapshots/delete-a-snapshot.md) - permanently remove a snapshot to free up storage. * Distribute from a snapshot - push selected files, tables, or applications from a snapshot to another location using object distribution. This allows partial restores or sharing specific artefacts without overwriting an entire instance. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.nuvolos.com/how-to-guides/common-workflows/snapshots.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.