Apply NTFS compression on vmdk disk?


  1. fatedquest
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    Apply NTFS compression on vmdk disk?


    Is it wise to apply NTFS compression on vmdk disk and the other vm files to save space?

    I'm running WMware workstation 7 on Windows 7
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  3. logicearth
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    If you don't care about the extra overhead and slower performance then go ahead.
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