diff --git a/docs/docs/Building_Your_First_Plugin/Data_Ingestion.md b/docs/docs/Building_Your_First_Plugin/Data_Ingestion.md
index 87c04dfa..a3aaf6d3 100644
--- a/docs/docs/Building_Your_First_Plugin/Data_Ingestion.md
+++ b/docs/docs/Building_Your_First_Plugin/Data_Ingestion.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ quite limiting.
 
 For our first plugin, we will be using the more flexible [staging](/References/Glossary.md#staged-linkingsyncing) strategy. With this strategy, the Delphix Engine uses NFS for Unix environments (or iSCSI on Windows environments) to mount storage onto a [staging environment](/References/Glossary.md#staging-environment). Our plugin will then be in full control of how to get data from the source environment onto this storage mount.
 
-With the staging strategy, there are two types of syncs: sync and resync. A `sync` is used to ingestion incremental changes while a `resync` is used to re-ingest all the data for the dSource. For databases, this could mean re-ingesting from a full database backup to reset the dSource. A `sync` and a `resync` execute the same plugin operations and are differentiated by a boolean flag in the [snapshot_parameters](/References/Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition) argument passed into [linked.pre_snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations.md#staged-linked-source-pre-snapshot) and [linked.post_snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations.md#staged-linked-source-post-snapshot).
+With the staging strategy, there are two types of syncs: sync and resync. A `sync` is used to ingest incremental changes while a `resync` is used to re-ingest all the data for the dSource. For databases, this could mean re-ingesting from a full database backup to reset the dSource. A `sync` and a `resync` will execute the same plugin operations. To differentiate a `sync` from a `resync`, simply add a boolean property (i.e. `resync`) in the plugin's [snapshot parameters definition](References/Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition-schema). Once `sync` or `resync` is selected, the property will be passed into [linked.pre_snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations.md#staged-linked-source-pre-snapshot) and [linked.post_snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations.md#staged-linked-source-post-snapshot) as a [snapshot parameter](/References/Glossary.md#snapshot-parameters).
 
 A regular `sync` is the default and is executed as part of policy driven syncs. A `resync` is only executed during initial ingestion or if the Delphix user manually starts one. The customer can manually trigger a `resync` via the UI by selecting the dSource, going to more options and selecting **Resynchronize dSource**. ![Screenshot](images/Resync.png)
 
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ Next, we'll add a new function:
 
 ```python
 @plugin.linked.pre_snapshot()
-def copy_data_from_source(staged_source, repository, source_config, snapshot_parameters):
+def copy_data_from_source(staged_source, repository, source_config, optional_snapshot_parameters):
     stage_mount_path = staged_source.mount.mount_path
     data_location = "{}@{}:{}".format(staged_source.parameters.username,
         staged_source.parameters.source_address,
@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ In fact, the default implementation that was generated by `dvp init` will work j
 def linked_post_snapshot(staged_source,
                          repository,
                          source_config,
-                         snapshot_parameters):
+                         optional_snapshot_parameters):
     return SnapshotDefinition()
 ```
 
diff --git a/docs/docs/References/Classes.md b/docs/docs/References/Classes.md
index 07097a22..afcd2850 100644
--- a/docs/docs/References/Classes.md
+++ b/docs/docs/References/Classes.md
@@ -144,29 +144,6 @@ Field | Type | Description
 mounts | list[[Mount](#mount)] | The list of mounts to export the data sets to.
 ownership_specification | [OwnershipSpecification](#ownershipspecification) | **Optional.** Control the ownership attributes for the data set. It defaults to the environment user of the remote environment if it is not specified.
 
-## SnapshotParametersDefinition
-
-User provided parameters for the snapshot operation. It includes a boolean property named `resync` that can be used to indicate to the plugin whether or not to initiate a full ingestion of the dSource. The parameters are only set during a manual snapshot. When using a sync policy, `resync` defaults to `false`.
-
-```python
-from dlpx.virtualization.platform import Plugin
-
-plugin = Plugin()
-
-@plugin.linked.pre_snapshot()
-def linked_pre_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, snapshot_parameters):
-  if snapshot_parameter.resync:
-      print(snapshot_parameter.resync)
-```
-
-> This class will be generated during build and is located with the autogenerated classes. As it is passed into the operation, importing it is not neccessary.
-
-### Fields
-
-Field | Type | Description
------ | ---- | -----------
-resync | Boolean | Determines if this snapshot should ingest the dSource from scratch.
-
 ## RemoteEnvironment
 
 Represents a remote environment.
diff --git a/docs/docs/References/Plugin_Operations.md b/docs/docs/References/Plugin_Operations.md
index 2fe76756..e02e3773 100644
--- a/docs/docs/References/Plugin_Operations.md
+++ b/docs/docs/References/Plugin_Operations.md
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ Sets up a [dSource](Glossary.md#dsource) to ingest data. Only applies when using
 
 ### Signature
 
-`def linked_pre_snapshot(direct_source, repository, source_config)`
+`def linked_pre_snapshot(direct_source, repository, source_config, optional_snapshot_parameters)`
 
 ### Decorator
 
@@ -190,6 +190,7 @@ Argument | Type | Description
 direct_source | [DirectSource](Classes.md#directsource) | The source associated with this operation.
 repository | [RepositoryDefinition](Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#repositorydefinition-class) | The repository associated with this source.
 source_config | [SourceConfigDefinition](Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#sourceconfigdefinition-class) | The source config associated with this source.
+optional_snapshot_parameters | [SnapshotParametersDefinition](Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition) | The snapshot parameters. The value is `None` when executed during a snapshot policy.
 
 ### Returns
 None
@@ -220,7 +221,7 @@ Captures metadata from a [dSource](Glossary.md#dsource) once data has been inges
 
 ### Signature
 
-`def linked_post_snapshot(direct_source, repository, source_config)`
+`def linked_post_snapshot(direct_source, repository, source_config, optional_snapshot_parameters)`
 
 ### Decorator
 
@@ -233,6 +234,7 @@ Argument | Type | Description
 direct_source | [DirectSource](Classes.md#directsource) | The source associated with this operation.
 repository | [RepositoryDefinition](Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#repositorydefinition-class) | The repository associated with this source.
 source_config | [SourceConfigDefinition](Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#sourceconfigdefinition-class) | The source config associated with this source.
+optional_snapshot_parameters | [SnapshotParametersDefinition](Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition) | The snapshot parameters. The value is `None` when executed during a snapshot policy.
 
 ### Returns
 [SnapshotDefinition](Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#snapshotdefinition-class)
@@ -246,7 +248,7 @@ from generated.definitions import SnapshotDefinition
 plugin = Plugin()
 
 @plugin.linked.post_snapshot()
-def linked_post_snapshot(direct_source, repository, source_config):
+def linked_post_snapshot(direct_source, repository, source_config, optional_snapshot_parameters):
   snapshot = SnapshotDefinition()
   snapshot.transaction_id = 1000
   return snapshot
@@ -277,7 +279,7 @@ Sets up a [dSource](Glossary.md#dsource) to ingest data. Only applies when using
 
 ### Signature
 
-`def linked_pre_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, snapshot_parameters)`
+`def linked_pre_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, optional_snapshot_parameters)`
 
 ### Decorator
 
@@ -290,7 +292,7 @@ Argument | Type | Description
 staged_source | [StagedSource](Classes.md#stagedsource) | The source associated with this operation.
 repository | [RepositoryDefinition](Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#repositorydefinition-class) | The repository associated with this source.
 source_config | [SourceConfigDefinition](Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#sourceconfigdefinition-class) | The source config associated with this source.
-snapshot_parameters | [SnapshotParametersDefinition](Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition) | The snapshot parameters.
+optional_snapshot_parameters | [SnapshotParametersDefinition](Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition) | The snapshot parameters. The value is `None` when executed during a snapshot policy.
 
 ### Returns
 None
@@ -303,7 +305,7 @@ from dlpx.virtualization.platform import Plugin
 plugin = Plugin()
 
 @plugin.linked.pre_snapshot()
-def linked_pre_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, snapshot_parameters):
+def linked_pre_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, optional_snapshot_parameters):
   pass
 ```
 
@@ -320,7 +322,7 @@ Captures metadata from a [dSource](Glossary.md#dsource) once data has been inges
 
 ### Signature
 
-`def linked_post_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, snapshot_parameters)`
+`def linked_post_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, optional_snapshot_parameters)`
 
 ### Decorator
 
@@ -333,7 +335,7 @@ Argument | Type | Description
 staged_source | [StagedSource](Classes.md#stagedsource) | The source associated with this operation.
 repository | [RepositoryDefinition](Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#repositorydefinition-class) | The repository associated with this source.
 source_config | [SourceConfigDefinition](Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#sourceconfigdefinition-class) | The source config associated with this source.
-snapshot_parameters | [SnapshotParametersDefinition](Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition) | The snapshot parameters.
+optional_snapshot_parameters | [SnapshotParametersDefinition](Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition) | The snapshot parameters. The value is `None` when executed during a snapshot policy.
 
 ### Returns
 [SnapshotDefinition](Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#snapshotdefinition-class)
@@ -347,9 +349,9 @@ from generated.definitions import SnapshotDefinition
 plugin = Plugin()
 
 @plugin.linked.post_snapshot()
-def linked_post_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, snapshot_parameters):
+def linked_post_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, optional_snapshot_parameters):
   snapshot = SnapshotDefinition()
-  if snapshot_parameters.resync:
+  if optional_snapshot_parameters is not None and optional_snapshot_parameters.resync:
     snapshot.transaction_id = 1000
   else:
     snapshot.transaction_id = 10
diff --git a/docs/docs/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0.md b/docs/docs/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0.md
index f6854791..e8c41e89 100644
--- a/docs/docs/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0.md
+++ b/docs/docs/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0.md
@@ -3,11 +3,25 @@
 To install or upgrade the SDK, refer to instructions [here](/Getting_Started.md#installation).
 
 ## New & Improved
-* Added a `scratch_path` property on the [RemoteHost](/References/Classes/#remotehost) object for storage and debugging purposes.
+* Added the ability to define snapshot parameters in a [Snapshot Parameters Definition](/References/Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition-schema).
+	* Provide end-users with configurable options prior to taking a snapshot.
+	* The options selected are provided as input to pre/post-snapshot functions.
+
+* Added a `scratch_path` property on the [RemoteHost](/References/Classes/#remotehost) object which can be used as:
+	* A location to store small amounts of persistent data.
+	* A location to mount VDB data.
 More details about `scratch_path` can be found [here](/Best_Practices/Scratch_Paths.md)
 
 ## Breaking Changes
 
 * Added a new required schema [Snapshot Parameters Definition](/References/Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition-schema).
 
-[**For more information and detailed steps to detect and make changes.**](/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0_Breaking_Changes#new-required-schema)
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+[**For more information and detailed steps to detect and make changes.**](/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0_Breaking_Changes#new-required-schema)
+
+* Added a new parameter to the [Direct Linked Source Pre-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#direct-linked-source-pre-snapshot) and [Direct Linked Source Post-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#direct-linked-source-pre-snapshot) plugin operations.
+
+[**For more information and detailed steps to detect and make changes.**](/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0_Breaking_Changes#new-parameter-in-direct-prepost-snapshot-functions)
+
+* Renamed a parameter in the [Staged Linked Source Pre-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#staged-linked-source-pre-snapshot) and [Staged Linked Source Post-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#staged-linked-source-post-snapshot) plugin operations.
+
+[**For more information and detailed steps to detect and make changes.**](/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0_Breaking_Changes#parameter-renamed-in-staged-prepost-snapshot-functions)
diff --git a/docs/docs/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0_Breaking_Changes.md b/docs/docs/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0_Breaking_Changes.md
index b0c13762..7bfbddaa 100644
--- a/docs/docs/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0_Breaking_Changes.md
+++ b/docs/docs/Release_Notes/3.0.0/3.0.0_Breaking_Changes.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Breaking Changes - v.3.0.0
 
 ## New required schema
-[Snapshot Parameters Definition](/References/Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition-schema) allows plugin authors to define [Snapshot Parameters] which can be displayed to an end-user whenever a linked source snapshot is taken.
+[Snapshot Parameters Definition](/References/Schemas_and_Autogenerated_Classes.md#snapshotparametersdefinition-schema) allows plugin authors to define [snapshot parameters](/References/Glossary.md#snapshot-parameters) which can be displayed to an end-user whenever a linked source snapshot is taken.
 
 ### What is affected
 All plugins built with v2.0.0 or below will be affected. The [Schema](/References/Schemas) must contain a `snapshotParametersDefinition`.
@@ -34,3 +34,81 @@ Example:
     "type": "object"
 }
 ```
+
+## New Parameter in Direct Pre/Post-Snapshot Functions
+`optional_snapshot_parameters` has been added as a parameter in [Direct Linked Source Pre-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#direct-linked-source-pre-snapshot) and [Direct Linked Source Post-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#direct-linked-source-post-snapshot).
+
+### What is affected
+All direct plugins built with v2.1.0 or below will be affected.
+
+### How does it fail
+[dvp build](/References/CLI.md#build) will fail with the following error message if the `optional_snapshot_parameters` is not added:
+
+```bash
+$ dvp build
+Error: Named argument mismatch in method linked_post_snapshot. Expected: ['staged_source', 'repository', 'source_config', 'optional_snapshot_parameters'], Found: ['staged_source', 'repository', 'source_config'].
+
+0 Warning(s). 1 Error(s).
+
+BUILD FAILED.
+```
+
+### How to fix it
+Add `optional_snapshot_parameters` as a parameter in [Direct Linked Source Pre-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#direct-linked-source-pre-snapshot) and [Direct Linked Source Post-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#direct-linked-source-post-snapshot).
+
+* Previous releases
+
+```python
+ @plugin.linked.post_snapshot()
+ def linked_post_snapshot(direct_source, repository, source_config):
+  return SnapshotDefinition()
+```
+
+* 3.0.0
+
+```python
+ @plugin.linked.post_snapshot()
+ def linked_post_snapshot(direct_source, repository, source_config, optional_snapshot_parameters):
+  return SnapshotDefinition()
+```
+
+## Parameter Renamed in Staged Pre/Post-Snapshot Functions
+The following parameter was renamed in the [Staged Linked Source Pre-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#staged-linked-source-pre-snapshot) and [Staged Linked Source Post-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#staged-linked-source-post-snapshot) functions:
+
+| Previous | Updated |
+| -------- | ------- |
+| `snapshot_parameters` | `optional_snapshot_parameters` |
+
+### What is affected
+All staged plugins built with v2.1.0 or below will be affected.
+
+### How does it fail
+[dvp build](/References/CLI.md#build) will fail with the following error message if the parameter is not renamed from `snapshot_parameters` to `optional_snapshot_parameters`:
+
+```bash
+$ dvp build
+Error: Named argument mismatch in method linked_post_snapshot. Expected: ['staged_source', 'repository', 'source_config', 'optional_snapshot_parameters'], Found: ['staged_source', 'repository', 'source_config', 'snapshot_parameters'].
+
+0 Warning(s). 1 Error(s).
+
+BUILD FAILED.
+```
+
+### How to fix it
+Rename `snapshot_parameters` to `optional_snapshot_parameters` in [Staged Linked Source Pre-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#staged-linked-source-pre-snapshot) and [Staged Linked Source Post-Snapshot](/References/Plugin_Operations/#staged-linked-source-post-snapshot).
+
+* Previous releases
+
+```python
+ @plugin.linked.post_snapshot()
+ def linked_post_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, snapshot_parameters):
+  return SnapshotDefinition()
+```
+
+* 3.0.0
+
+```python
+ @plugin.linked.post_snapshot()
+ def linked_post_snapshot(staged_source, repository, source_config, optional_snapshot_parameters):
+  return SnapshotDefinition()
+```
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