One of the reason folks consider compression is to reduce backup times on
the client side.  However, I have never seen a case where compressing on the
client reduced the backup time.  Never.  Always longer.  Always.

I concur with Wanda's assessment: if you need the space in the disk pool,
then perhaps compress (this is also handled automatically by migration so
who cares!).

Kelly J. Lipp
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