Compression lost when copying .tibx file
So here's the problem - We create a backup (.tibx file) with normal compression. After this is complete, we want to robocopy this offsite as part of our backup strategy. Here's where the problem kicks in - We have a mirror script for robocopy in place, and when this executes, all of the compression is removed. Our 1.25TB of backups balloons up to 4.10TB. Any thoughts on how I can copy these backups and keep the compression in place? I don't have to use robocopy if another solution is available that will keep the compression.

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Hi Vasily, Why the compression will be removed with robocopy to different location? will this also happen if I move the file in any way? I also enabled encryption. Will I have any problem by moving/copying the backup file (tibx) around without using acronis management console?
Regards,
Aldous
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.tibx format utilizes Sparse File technology available in NTFS file system. Quick googling reveals that not many tools support it properly when copying files ( https://superuser.com/questions/657780/copymove-sparse-files-on-ntfs-wi… ), and not just replace sparse regions with zeroes. Try to use the utility mentioned in the thread by this link.
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