Deleting backup data
If your administrator has given you authority, you can delete individual backup copies from the IBM Spectrum Protect™ server without deleting the entire file space. To determine if you have this authority, select from the backup-archive client GUI or web client main menu. Your authority status is provided in the Delete Backup Files field.
About this task
Important: When you delete backup files, you cannot restore them. Verify that the backup files are no longer needed before you delete them. The client prompts whether you want to continue with the delete. If you specify yes, the specified backup files are immediately deleted and removed from IBM Spectrum Protect server storage.
To delete backup copies using the backup-archive client GUI or web client:
Procedure
- Select Delete Backup Data from the Utilities menu. The Backup Delete window appears.
- Expand the Directory tree by clicking the plus sign (+) or folder icon next to the object you want to expand.
- Click the selection boxes next to objects that you want to delete.
- Select an item from the drop-down list near the top of the Backup Delete window to specify the type of backup delete to perform. You can delete active backup versions, inactive backup versions, or all objects that you have selected in the tree.
Results
Note:
- A directory is deleted only if you select Delete All Objects.
- To delete backup copies using the command line client, use the delete backup command.