Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) is a Microsoft Windows technology that allows for the creation of point-in-time copies of data, known as shadow copies. VSS allows applications to create consistent and reliable backups of data, even while the data is being modified by other applications. Shadow copies can be used for a variety of purposes, including data protection, disaster recovery, and application development.
VSS is a critical part of Windows Server’s data protection strategy. It provides a way to quickly and easily create backups of data, even if the data is in use. VSS also supports a variety of backup technologies, including traditional file-based backups, block-level backups, and application-aware backups.
