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Microsoft VSS: Still Essential, But Not the Whole Story
Microsoft's Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) has long been central to Windows backup and recovery, enabling consistent snapshots without interrupting operations. However, its limitations — including Windows-only support, scalability constraints, and dependency on VSS-aware applications — mean it shouldn't be the sole data protection strategy. Organizations are advised to pair VSS with additional tools for comprehensive, cross-platform coverage.