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In backup exec, 11d, in the Job History on all my jobs:<br />
Agent used: &nbsp;yes<br />
AOFO used: &nbsp;Symantec Volume Snapshot Provider (VSP)<br />
**Image used: &nbsp;no**<br />
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What does &quot;image&quot; refer to, isn't a snapshot a type of image? &nbsp;is there something I'm missing that would cause BE to use an image and thereby improve my backup speed, eliminate a small window, etc?
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In backup exec, 11d, in the Job History on all my jobs:
Agent used:  yes
AOFO used:  Symantec Volume Snapshot Provider (VSP)
**Image used:  no**

What does "image" refer to, isn't a snapshot a type of image?  is there something I'm missing that would cause BE to use an image and thereby improve my backup speed, eliminate a small window, etc?

Backup Exec 11d:  Image used: NO

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.

Storage Software

System Utilities are a type of system software used to support the computer infrastructure, distinguishing it from application software which is aimed at directly performing tasks that benefit ordinary users. Commonly used utilities include password managers, disk managers, system monitors, data synchronization tools, security and antivirus software and editors.