Hi, here are some key recommendations to maintain optimal VM performance:
• Limit to 2-3 snapshots per VM
• Keep snapshots no longer than 72 hours
Key reasons to avoid excessive snapshots:
Storage load - Growing snapshot files increase I/O latency
Management overhead - More resources needed to maintain snapshot chains
Merge delays - Consolidating old snapshots impacts VM performance
Best practices:
Monitor snapshot size (keep under 10% of base disk)
Use proper backups for long-term retention
