Separate dataset for outlook archived pst files & photos or not?

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Hello,

As per what I’ve read regarding snapshots, only the differences between the snapshots consume additional space. If I do not create an additional dataset for outlook archived pst files & photos, will they take any additional space in the newly created auto snapshots ? Am assuming the answer to be no since those folders won’t be changed for at least 4 to 6 months. So for the sake of convenience can I just keep one dataset for both dynamic and static folders ?

Please help. Thanks in advance:)

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Yes.
A reason to create distinct datasets would be distinct snapshot/backup policies (longer retention for static, more frequent snapshots for dynamic, etc.)

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Thank you :slight_smile:

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Different compression level and recordsize (for the types of files being saved) is also another reason to use different datasets.