This is quite true for ADSM V2, but for ADSM V3.1 two new features
significantly improve ADSM's ability to work with a large number of
small files. Features are called "file aggregation" and "no query
restore", both are documented in "ADSM V3 Technical Guide (sg24-2236-00)
which can be found at www.redbooks.ibm.com.

We have seen SUBSTANTIAL improvements on Novell file servers with
250,000+ files, particularly when doing a complete restore/backup.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Colwell [SMTP:bcolwell AT DRAPER DOT COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 1998 12:24 PM
> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject:      Which is better?
>
> I am submitting this for the person named below.  He is having
> trouble accessing the list.
>
>  Hi Group,
>
>  We have a dilemma(sp)...
>  I hear that ADSM prefers fewer larger objects rather than many
> smaller
> ones.
>  If our system design requires that we backup many many small files
> throughout
>  the day, what are the issues???
>  Please advise to group or for faster response email me directly to id
> below.
>
>  Thanks,
>  Mario Jones
>  FedEx EDI Network
>  marioj AT fedex DOT com
>  901-224-9175