A scheduled snapshot of a cloud disk is an automated process that creates disk snapshots at predefined intervals, ensuring data is backed up regularly without manual intervention. This helps protect against data loss due to accidental deletion, corruption, or system failures.
For example, if you set a scheduled snapshot policy to take a snapshot every day at 2 AM, the cloud platform will automatically capture the disk's state at that time daily. This is useful for databases or critical applications where consistent backups are essential.
In Tencent Cloud, you can use Scheduled Snapshot Policies to configure automatic backups for your cloud disks. These policies allow you to define the frequency (e.g., hourly, daily, weekly), retention period, and target disks. Tencent Cloud ensures reliable storage and easy restoration when needed.