IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, Version 7.1

Reclaiming space in aggregates by moving data

Empty space accumulates in a file aggregate as logical files in that aggregate are deleted. During reclamation processing, the aggregate is reconstructed by removing the empty space left by the deleted files. However, you cannot start reclamation processing for specific volumes.

About this task

To remove empty space in a specific volume and reconstruct an aggregate, issue the MOVE DATA command. By default, this command removes the empty space occupied by deleted files in an aggregate.

Remember:
  1. Reclaiming empty space in NDMP-generated images is not an issue because NDMP-generated images are not aggregated.
  2. Reconstruction removes inactive backup files in active-data pools. Specifying RECONSTRUCT=NO when moving data from volumes in an active-data pool prevents the inactive backup files from being removed.


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