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How long does it typically take to unpack a backup of AD?
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Before using a packed backup file (e.g. in the Online Restore wizard), Recovery Manager must unpack it.
The following table illustrates the typical times required to unpack backups.
Compression Method Packed Backup File Size Backup Unpacking Time (min:sec} None 3.17 GB 01:57 Fast 1.27 GB 01:29 Normal 1.22 GB 01:25 Maximum 1.20 GB 01:22 You can manage the creation of the unpacked backups using the Unpacked Backups tab in the Recovery Manager for Active Directory Settings dialog box. You can also have the Online Restore or Group Policy Restore wizard keep unpacked backups for future use. For more information, refer to Recovery Manager for Active Directory Help.
This table has been obtained for the following configuration:
- The NTDS.dit file size: 3.14 GB
- The Recovery Manager computer hardware: CPU 2x Intel Xeon 2,8 Hz; RAM 1 GB
For more information, refer to the Recovery Manager for Active Directory Deployment Guide.