System State

System state refers to the current condition or status of a computer system at a specific moment. It includes all essential information needed to resume operation, such as running processes, open files, hardware configurations, and memory content. Think of it like a snapshot capturing everything the system is doing right now. Preserving the system state is important for tasks like backups, system recovery, or migration, ensuring that when restored, the system continues from where it left off without loss of data or functionality.