305-300 Container Virtualization Practice Question
You are managing an LXC container and need to create a snapshot of the container's root file system. Which command achieves this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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lxc-snapshot -n container_name
The lxc-snapshot tool is the standard method for managing LXC container snapshots.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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lxc-snapshot -n container_name
Why this is correct
This creates a snapshot for the specified container.
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lxc-checkpoint -n container_name
Why it's wrong here
lxc-checkpoint is used for CRIU-based migration.
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lxc-copy -s container_name
Why it's wrong here
lxc-copy is used to clone or replicate containers.
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lxc-backup
Why it's wrong here
There is no native lxc-backup command.
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lxc-clone --snapshot
Why it's wrong here
lxc-clone is deprecated in favor of lxc-copy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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