
Checkpoint: Snapshot vs Backup
Check Point Gaia: Snapshot vs. Backup
An interactive guide to help you choose the right data protection method for your environment.
Feature Explorer
Click on a feature below to see how Snapshots and Backups compare.
Comparison Features
- Primary Use Case
- Contents
- Includes Hotfixes?
- Scheduled Automation?
- Restore to Different Hardware?
- Restore from Different Version?
Snapshot
A complete "bare-metal" image of the system.
Select a feature to see details.
System Backup
A targeted archive of configuration files.
Select a feature to see details.
Visual Comparison
Visualize the key differences in resource requirements.
Which Method Should I Use?
Select your objective to get a recommendation on the best approach.
Your recommendation will appear here.