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Split into 2 G Files or use one large file for Virtual Disk?

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Which is the better solution for a virtual disk, assuming the host OS is Windows based with NTFS?

 

 

My thoughts and questions -

 

 

2 G files - preallocated allows the image to be moved on DVD's between sites if can't transfer over internet, also can be backed up to DVD's etc.,

 

 

Single files - are they faster since one single file, (single preallocated file).

 

 

Are there limitations within W2K3 OS which would stop movement of a large single file - i.e. recent issue was not able to copy a 30 G virtual disk.

 

 

Comments appreciated.

 

 


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