> What I am thinking is about how long it takes to do the backup. If 
> Networker creates a snapshot of the volume and then uses that 
> information to write to tape, or is Networker writing directly from
the 
> volume like any other file system so to speak. If it is a snapshot
then 
> time is not as important.
> 
Data is copied from the snapshot. Time could become important if the
load on your filer during backup interferes with your production
environment...
Or the change rate on your volume when space is running low.

With regards,
Cor.

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