So recently, I have an issue with a specific virtual machine and some backup software. I am currently using HP Data Protector 7.01 in conjunction with some P4500 G2 storage systems. I have run into an issue for the last few backups where the full backup of the VM removes the snapshot it creates but does not consolidate the disk automatically. When I come into the office on Monday morning, there are a ton of redo logs and the VM needs to be consolidated. This isn't a big deal in and of itself as it seems that I have plenty of storage to deal with the issue, however until I do a consolidation on the virtual machine, performance of that virtual machine is awful. It may have to do with the fact that this virtual machine has 5 RDMs attached to it. Any ideas or insight would be helpful. I am hoping that understanding why the number of redo logs degrades the server's performance.
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