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What happens when you delete a checkpoint? - savas - 03-04-2024 When you delete a checkpoint, it's kind of like wiping a snapshot of your system at a certain point in time. Checkpoints are super useful because they allow you to roll back to that earlier state if something goes wrong—like if you mess up a configuration or your application crashes after an update. So, imagine you’re working on a project, and you create a checkpoint right before you try out a risky change. If everything goes south, you can revert to that checkpoint, and it’s almost like nothing ever happened. But, if you decide to delete that checkpoint, you’re essentially discarding that backup option. What's important to remember is that deleting a checkpoint won't affect the current state of your system. It doesn’t undo any changes you’ve made since the checkpoint was created. However, it means that the safety net is gone. If the system crashes or something goes terribly wrong after you delete it, you’re left with only the current state to go back to, which might not be in the best condition. Also, there can be some technical repercussions depending on how checkpoints are managed in your environment. For example, if you’re using virtualization software or database systems, there are often underlying dependencies and resources tied to those checkpoints. Deleting one might free up some space, but it can also lead to inconsistencies if the system was relying on that checkpoint. It’s like removing a brick from a wall; while it might not cause the whole thing to collapse, it can definitely lead to some surprising issues down the line. Lastly, some systems and environments just keep a history of your checkpoints. When you delete one, it might just be marked as deleted and not fully removed right away. Until the system finally clears it out, you might still run into some weird behavior, depending on how the database or virtualization tool handles it. So, before you hit that delete button, just make sure you know what you're sacrificing. You might think you're cleaning things up, but sometimes, it's good to keep a few safety nets around.