Save storage space
Compressed backups can be stored on tape or on disk
Simple configuration using SQL Server Management Studio
Default state of all backups on a server to be compressed can be configured
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SQL Server 2008 Top New Features :Backup Compression
Backup compression enables the backup of a database to be compressed without having to compress the database itself. All backup types, including log backups, are supported and data is automatically uncompressed upon restore.