I am running Backup Exec 9. Setting Modem Bolt Di Windows Xp. 1 on a PIV, 1.5 GHz, 512 MB RAM. I am backing up about 14.0 GB of data. Tape drive is a Seagate 20/40. Tapes I am currently using are 12/24. The compression ratio I am getting is 1.08:1, which in my opinion, sucks! I am backing up 13.3 GB on 1st tape, and 700 MB on 2nd tape.

Backup Exec Tape Compression. Hardware compression. Usually, the ratio is pretty much the same, however if you are getting a way higher ratio with software. How to determine if hardware/software compression is performing correctly in Backup Exec for NetWare Servers. Hi, Please what is the best way compression method? Hardware or Software? Thanks, Regards, Simlip. Compression ratio is not displayed on Backup to disk. 'Hardware' compression performed by the. The Software compression for a backup-to-disk media however can. The Programmers Idea Book Pdf.

I am currently trying to test whether Hardware or Software compress gives me a better rate, but I was told that because our files are CAD files primarily, compression on the drive won't help much. Is this true?

I do daily backups, so I would hate to have to use 2 tapes per day, so if the compression ratio is average for CAD files, I guess going to a 20/40 tape. Once I get over 20 GB, it's time to change drives??? Compression depends entirely on the file type. Database files tend to compress greatly.

JPGs and MPGs compress VERY poorly. Further, to maintain throughput, systems will not do HIGH compression, but rather fast compression. Serial Key Instagram Downloader For Iphone. Take a few of your CAD files and zip them. What's the compression ratio? If it's 1.25:1, I'd expect around 1.1-1.15:1 through tape compression. I NEVER plan my backup system around advertised compression rates.