DigitalOcean

Snapshots

Snapshots are storage backups provided by DigitalOcean. They allow you to capture the state of your droplets or volumes at a specific point in time. This feature is primarily used for creating restore points before making significant changes to your infrastructure or for archiving data. It serves as a reliable method to preserve your current configuration and data integrity.

You should choose this service when you need simple, on-demand backups without complex scheduling. However, be aware that there is no free tier available for this service. You must pay for storage usage on a pay-as-you-go basis. This means costs accumulate based on the size and number of snapshots you maintain over time.