Backup in multiple backup files

Hi folks
What are the advantages of specifying more than one backup file in the
backup operation.
One advantage I know is, it can be spread across multiple hard drives if
it is a huge database. Are there any other advantages for doing so.
Thanks in advance.
*** Sent via Developersdex http://www.examnotes.net ***Striping the backup allows SQL to do the backup more quickly... If you place
3 file names in the list, then SQL will divide the db into approximately 3
equal pieces and back each piece up in parallel... More importantly this
allows the restore to occur more quickly.
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"Venkatesan" <nospam_venkat_asp@.yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi folks
> What are the advantages of specifying more than one backup file in the
> backup operation.
> One advantage I know is, it can be spread across multiple hard drives if
> it is a huge database. Are there any other advantages for doing so.
> Thanks in advance.
> --
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