Say which is better, having multiple transaction log backups files or single transaction log backup file during a recovery point of time. In my experience both of them doesn't make any difference and if you are performing further backup to tape then ensure to test them by restoring on to the standby...
Normally the backup and restore operation will be quick enough or depends upon the server configuration to complete. Say if you have started with a 2GB size of database and over the time as that database is updated, the amount of data that is included in differential backups increases. This makes the...