• Just know that the backup size is not just the data size. It also includes some header information (very small) and open transactions that are rolled forward or rolled back at the conclusion of the backup/restore process. The size of these transactions is completely dependent on their size and number within your system. So you can plan for the size of a backup being roughly, but not exactly the size of the data. Just remember this if you're truly operating right at the edge of available space.

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