Snapshots are backups of the project database. There are two different types of snapshot, Full and Incremental.

• Full – A full snapshot is a full system backup of a database at that time. All project settings and data will be stored within this file.
• Incremental – An Incremental snapshot is a partial system backup, only storing the changes made to the database since the last full snapshot.

It is recommended that incremental snapshots are used as the main type of backup. This will ensure that the snapshot process remains as fast as possible and also allows for more control when deciding where to restore to.

We recommend that a full database snapshot should be created on a regular basis. This should be after an agreed set amount of time or when major changes are made to the database.