Guides
Guides
Separate copy count from retention policy
A backup plan is easier to size when you state how many restore points you keep.
GuidesAdd data growth explicitly
Current data size is only the starting point for a long-lived backup target.
GuidesEstimate a backup window from throughput
Data size divided by sustained throughput gives an idealized transfer duration.
GuidesKeep storage headroom visible
Running a backup target at full capacity makes retention changes difficult.
GuidesCapacity is only one part of backup planning
A backup that fits is not automatically a backup that can be restored effectively.