Apply NTFS compression on vmdk disk?

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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
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell E4300
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
Intel C2D SP9400
Motherboard
Intel GS45
Memory
2GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated =(
Sound Card
Integrated =(
Monitor(s) Displays
Matte LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M Gen 2 SSD
WD Caviar Black
Mouse
MX 518, V470 - Logitech
If you don't care about the extra overhead and slower performance then go ahead.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware Aurora ALX R4
OS
Windows 10 Pro (x64)
CPU
Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2GHz - 4.5GHz)
Motherboard
Alienware Aurora-R4 x79
Memory
4x Samsung 4GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (16GB 1600MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia Geforce GTX 690
Sound Card
SteelSeries Siberia Elite
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp U3011
Screen Resolution
2560x1600
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro 256 GB, Seagate 1TB Desktop Hybrid HDD, 2x Western Digital 4TB Green HDD
PSU
875W Some Dell PSU <.<
Case
Alienware Aurora ALX
Cooling
Custom Liquid Cooling (EK CPU & GPU blocks) dual EK 480RAD
Keyboard
Logitech G710+ Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios (50 mbps average)
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Server: Intel NUC D54250WYK: i5-4250U, 16GB, 256 GB mSATA, Windows Server 2012 R2
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