Definition: '.snapshot.conf' refers to a configuration file for snapshotting. It's used in the Linux system to control how data is stored on the disk and for managing snapshots, restoring them, and keeping track of their state. Detailed definitions include: 1. Configuration file for snapshotting: '.snapshot.conf' stores settings that govern how data is managed during a snapshot. 2. Control over disk storage: The .snapshot.conf file sets parameters like location for storing snapshot files, and how the snapshots should be stored on disks, ensuring they're not lost or accidentally deleted.