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Can files be deleted from the "backup" directory in order to save filesystem space

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WebSphere Application Server V6.0, V6.1, V7.0 and CIP slip installation create backups of the product's files when maintenance packs (interim fixes or fix packs) are installed, or when a CIP slip installation is performed. These backup files can consume a lot of filesystem space. Is it okay to delete some of the files in the backup directory?

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