VM snapshot chain grows excessively, consuming storage.

• Scenario / Problem Statement: Datastore nearly full due to large snapshots.

• Diagnosis:

  1. Run PowerCLI: Get-VM | Get-Snapshot .

  2. Inspect snapshot hierarchy.

  3. Check backup jobs for snapshot handling.

• Likely Cause: Backup software not deleting snapshots.

• Resolution: Consolidate/delete snapshots, fix backup job cleanup settings.