Windows
Linux
Containers & Virtualization
Virtual Machines
Windows Hyper-V checkpoint equivalent in Linux
Creates a libvirt VM snapshot.
Windows
→
Hyper-V checkpoint
Linux equivalents
virsh snapshot-create-as VM SNAPSHOT
virsh snapshot-create-as VM SNAPSHOT
virsh snapshot-create-as VM SNAPSHOT
Overview
What this command does
Creates a libvirt VM snapshot.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Create VM snapshot
Creates a libvirt VM snapshot.
virsh snapshot-create-as VM SNAPSHOT
Create VM snapshot
virsh --help
Show command help when supported
man virsh
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
virsh snapshot-create-as VM SNAPSHOT
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: Hyper-V checkpoint
virsh snapshot-create-as VM SNAPSHOTReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
virsh snapshot-create-as VM SNAPSHOT | Create VM snapshot |
virsh --help | Show command help when supported |
man virsh | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | libvirt-daemon-system | virsh snapshot-create-as VM SNAPSHOT |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | libvirt | virsh snapshot-create-as VM SNAPSHOT |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | libvirt | virsh snapshot-create-as VM SNAPSHOT |
Same command on this distribution. |
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