# DCD How-Tos

This section provides step-by-step guides to help you effectively create and manage Snapshots within the DCD.

## Quick Links

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Set User Privileges</strong></mark></td><td>Set required user privileges to create and manage Snapshots.</td><td><a href="how-tos/set-user-privileges">set-user-privileges</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Create a Snapshot</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to create a Snapshot for a data center using the DCD.</td><td><a href="how-tos/create-snapshot">create-snapshot</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>View Snapshots</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to view the created Snapshots, including details on their configurations and security.</td><td><a href="how-tos/view-snapshots">view-snapshots</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Update a Snapshot</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to update and manage an existing Snapshot.</td><td><a href="how-tos/update-snapshot">update-snapshot</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Delete a Snapshot</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to delete an existing Snapshot when it is no longer needed.</td><td><a href="how-tos/delete-snapshot">delete-snapshot</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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