What is the maximum retention period for a snapshot in OCI Block Volume service?

The maximum retention period for a snapshot in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Block Volume service is indefinite. This means that once a snapshot is created, it can be retained without a predefined expiration, allowing users to keep their snapshots as long as needed. This flexibility is beneficial for backup management, compliance, or disaster recovery purposes, as organizations can ensure they have access to specific versions of their data over extended periods. Users can manage these snapshots as necessary, deleting them when they are no longer required, but they are not forced to remove them after a set timeframe, which enhances data retention strategies in cloud environments.