SQL Server 2022 (16.x) enables integrated offloading and acceleration with Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT). You can offload backup compression with Intel® QAT to reduce CPU usage, backup completion times, and reduce storage consumption. To back up or restore databases with accelerated compression, install Intel® QAT drivers. For specific information and instructions to use with SQL Server, see Configure Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT).
Integrated acceleration & offloading – SQL Server | Microsoft Learn
This is a new feature in SQL Server 2022.
Intel® QAT is an integrated acceleration and offloading solution.
The benefits are:
1- faster backup process
2- less CPU utilisation
3- less storage
to use this feature follow this Ms guide:
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