What is the average compression ratio?
All backup files are compressed and encrypted before uploading to the Backup Server, the average compression ratio for text-based file is around 4:1. However, no further compression can be made on files that are already in compressed format (e.g. JPG, ZIP). In general, you can assume a 2:1 compression ratio when you are backing up a file set with a variety of types.
All backup files are compressed and encrypted before they are downloaded to the backup server. The average compression ratio for text files is approx. 4:1. However, this compression cannot be carried out on files with an already compressed format (ex. JPG, ZIP). Generally, a compression ratio of 2:1 can be assumed for the backup of different types of files.
All backup files are compressed and encrypted before they are uploaded to the Backup Server, the average compression ratio for text-based file is around 4:1. However, no further compression can be made on files that are already in compressed format (e.g. JPG, ZIP). In general, you can assume a 2:1 compression ratio when you are backing up a file set with a variety of types.
