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@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Yes, the `deduplication`_ technique used by
Also, we have optional simple sparse file support for extract.
If you use non-snapshotting backup tools like Borg to back up virtual machines,
then these should be turned off for doing so. Backing up live VMs this way can (and will)
then the VMs should be turned off for the duration of the backup. Backing up live VMs can (and will)
result in corrupted or inconsistent backup contents: a VM image is just a regular file to
Borg with the same issues as regular files when it comes to concurrent reading and writing from
the same file.