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  • June 15, 2022
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Hey guys, can anyone tell me while creating a backup why file level backup is mentioned slower?

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Because you have to handle every single file in the file system. With a snapshot backup you handle the (virtual) disks as one object and compare blocks only...

    Chris.Childerhose

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    Chris.Childerhose
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    Which product are you referring to for this?  The Agent backup?  Just need clarity to answer.

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    Because you have to handle every single file in the file system. With a snapshot backup you handle the (virtual) disks as one object and compare blocks only...

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    Or do you mean file-to-tape job?

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