[p4] Reducing the size of Perforce data.

[Robert Cowham]

> 	Talking of the backup time, it takes around 3 hours for 
> a complete Perforce backup to a tape. So a restoration 
> according to my backup admin will nearly take double the 
> time. Something I should be worried of. :(

The key thing is that you are aware of the problem - then you can make an
explicit choice from a position of knowledge rather than have a nasty
surprise at a point of extreme stress (when the server dies!). 

Management also needs to be involved and make the appropriate risk/reward
decision on spending for appropriate resources.

You do not want management to blame you for not telling them of all the
options and the implications if/when something bad happens!

Personally I would be worried and looking to change it!

Robert