Managing Snapshots via VAST CLI

  • Updated on Jan 31, 2026
  • Published on Jan 27, 2026
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To manage snapshots via the CLI, use the following commands.

Tip

For full CLI command syntax, including VAST arguments, enter the command at the CLI prompt in the <command> <subcommand> format provided in the table, followed by ?.

Task

Command

Display snapshots

snapshot list

Display details of a specific snapshot

snapshot show

Take a snapshot

snapshot create

Modify a snapshot (includes locking and unlocking)

snapshot modify

Delete a snapshot

snapshot delete

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