https://linuxeries.org/tags/snapshots/ Recent content in Snapshots on ShieldedBytes Hugo en Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:40:33 +0200 https://linuxeries.org/post/2026-07-06-taming-disk-usage-with-btrfs-snapshots-and-au/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:40:33 +0200 https://linuxeries.org/post/2026-07-06-taming-disk-usage-with-btrfs-snapshots-and-au/ <h2 id="introduction-to-btrfs-snapshots">Introduction to btrfs Snapshots</h2> <p>I&rsquo;ve been using btrfs for years, and one of its most powerful features is snapshotting. This allows you to create a point-in-time copy of your data, which is incredibly useful for backups, testing, and deploying new software versions. However, managing these snapshots can become cumbersome, especially when dealing with limited disk space. The real trick is to automate the process and set up a pruning system to keep your disk usage in check.</p>