Tom, VERExists Specifies the maximum number of backup versions to retain for storage groups/databases that are currently on the Exchange Server.
VERDeleted Specifies the maximum number of backup versions to retain for storage groups/databases that have been deleted from the Exchange Server after being backed up using Tivoli Storage Manager. RETExtra Specifies the number of days to retain a backup version after that version becomes inactive. A version becomes inactive when Data Protection for Exchange stores a more recent backup version. The Tivoli Storage Manager server deletes inactive versions based on retention time even if the number of inactive versions does not exceed the number allowed by the VEREXISTS or VERDELETED parameters. RETOnly Specifies the number of days to retain the last backup version of storage groups/databases that has been deleted from the Exchange Server. For more details on the generic definitions, look here: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/tividd/td/IBMTivoliStorageManagerforWindows5.2.html Also, look at the Data Protection for Exchange User's Guide under section: "Data Protection for Exchange policy settings" Thanks, Del ---------------------------------------------------- > Now that I understand that, how about commenting on > each of the copy group items in my example, supply a > definition which is easily understandable, an example > would suffice. I have read the redbook and I am still > confused.
