There's backup tools that can make a complete backup of your VM while it is still running. At least for VMware virtual machines [0] You can schedule the backup

There's backup tools that can make a complete backup of your VM while it is still running. At least for VMware virtual machines [0] You can schedule the backup to start some time before you leave at the end of the day. [0] https://www.vimalin.com https://www.vimalin.com disclaimer: I am the author of vimalin