My Oracle Support Banner

Describe VTV Data Compression Compared to the Uncompressed File Size (Doc ID 1016395.1)

Last updated on AUGUST 04, 2020

Applies to:

Sun StorageTek Virtual Tape Control Software (VTCS) - Version 6.2 to 7.3 [Release 6.0 to 7.0]
IBM z/OS on System z

Goal

Is there data compression in the VTSS box and at what level is the compression being done?
Is compression automatic for a VTSS?
What is the compression ratio for a VTV?
VTV report shows a column called COMP%.  How does that value relate to size of the file?

Solution

To view full details, sign in with your My Oracle Support account.

Don't have a My Oracle Support account? Click to get started!


My Oracle Support provides customers with access to over a million knowledge articles and a vibrant support community of peers and Oracle experts.