• You might want to look at third party backup tools which will reduce your backup window. Red Gate (who I work for) have a product called SQL Backup which will do this for you - other third party tool vendors also have tools - I am sure someone here will be able to give independent advice on them

    They all have free trials so give them a go and see the difference they can make for you.

     

    James

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    James Moore
    Red Gate Software Ltd