> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.capstorm.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.capstorm.com/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-copystorm-archives-work.md).

# How Do CopyStorm Snapshots Work

A CopyStorm Snapshot is a database store containing tamper resistant snapshots of records from any Salesforce table where the snapshots are captured based on rules provided by a user. This section explores the architecture and implementation of the CopyStorm Snapshot subsystem and contains recipes for common snapshot tasks.

Good places to start include:

* [CopyStorm Snapshot System Overview](/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-copystorm-archives-work/copystorm-archival-system-overview.md)
* [How to Setup the Capstorm Recycle Bin](/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-copystorm-archives-work/how-to-setup-the-capstorm-recycle-bin.md)
* [How to Setup a Custom Snapshot](/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-copystorm-archives-work/how-to-setup-a-custom-archive.md)
* [How to Export Data from a Snapshot](/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-copystorm-archives-work/how-to-export-data-from-an-archive.md)