I am pleased to say that this works perfectly. (I have a 5.2.4 client, so the delete backup is not an option) Following the deletion of the dummy files, and another incremental, the original copies of the files are discarded, in accordance with the copygroup rules for the new mgmt class. Thank you all for your advice. Adam
-----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Thomas, Martin Sent: 18 October 2006 16:03 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] binding inactive (deleted) files to new mgmt class > -----Original Message----- > From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Thomas Denier > Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 10:35 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] binding inactive (deleted) files to new mgmt class > > -----Adam Crosskey wrote: ----- > > >I have created a new mgmt class for .BAK files, to shorten the period > >for which deleted items of this type are retained. > >System was backed up last night, and expiration has run but only new > >.BAK files are associated with the new mgmt class. All the old ones > >(months of them, all uniquely named) are still there, associated with > >the default class. > > > >How can I ensure that all the inactive, deleted .BAK files now expire > >from TSM? > > If you are using 5.3 client code, you can use the 'delete backup' > command. > > If you are using older client code, you can create zero length dummy > files with the same names at the unwanted backup files, run an > incremental backup, delete the dummy files, and run anotherincremental > backup. I was not aware that this function can be used to rebind objects. The information in this e-mail, together with any attachments, is confidential. If you have received this message in error you must not print off, copy, use or disclose the contents. The information may be covered by legal and/or professional privilege. Please delete from your system and inform the sender of the error. As an e-mail can be an informal method of communication, the views expressed may be personal to the sender and should not be taken as necessarily representing the views of the Oxfordshire County Council. As e-mails are transmitted over a public network the Oxfordshire County Council cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this message. It is your responsibility to carry out all necessary virus checks. You should be aware that all emails received and sent by this Council are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and therefore may be disclosed to other parties under that Act. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
