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In SQL Server 2008, in DMV sys.dm_db_index_phsicial_stats, what does compressed_page_count mean in comparision with page_count

In SQL Server 2008, DMV sys.dm_db_index_physical_stats, what does compressed_page_count mean in comparison with page_count. I have a table with the following info: Object_id Index_type_desc ...
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sys.database_files / sys.filegroups VS sys.sysfiles / sys.sysfilegroups

These catalog views seem to show the exact same data. What is the point of having multiple system views that seem to show the same thing? Here is how I proved it is the same data: select ...
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How do I track the usage of XML indexes?

My XML indexes are not listed in sys.dm_db_index_usage_stats Does this mean they aren't being used? Or does this particular DMV not track XML index usage? (Books Online doesn't appear to answer the ...