In a Cloud Volumes ONTAP setup, what is the function of a Snapshot Policy?

In a Cloud Volumes ONTAP setup, a Snapshot Policy primarily serves to create point-in-time copies of data. This is crucial for data protection and recovery, allowing users to revert to a previous state of their data if needed. By capturing the disk state at a specific point in time, Snapshots provide a quick and efficient way to restore data while using minimal storage space, as they only save the changes made since the last Snapshot.

The Snapshot Policy allows administrators to define how often these Snapshots are taken, helping to ensure that data recovery options are available and that data loss is minimized. This capability is particularly valuable in cloud environments, where data management and protection are critical to maintaining business continuity and operational integrity.

The other options, while relevant to various data management practices, do not align with the primary function of a Snapshot Policy within Cloud Volumes ONTAP.