Deleting recovery points within a set
You can delete specific recovery points or incrementals within a set.
If the backup policy includes a password, you may be prompted to type the password when you delete recovery points within a set.
Note: TheDelete Incremental Recovery Pointstask does not support backups stored at OpenStorage destinations.
To delete recovery points within a set
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On the Veritas System Recovery 18 Management Solution Monitor Tasks tab, right-click Veritas System Recovery Tasks , and then click New > Task.
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In the Client Tasks tree, click Veritas System Recovery Tasks > Delete Incremental Recovery Points.
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On the Create New Task page, in the right pane, type a name for the task.
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Select the computer whose incremental recovery points you want to delete.
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Type the recovery point password in the associated text box.
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Select the recovery points you want to delete.
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Do one of the following:
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To automatically delete all but the first recovery point (the base) and the last recovery point in the set, click Automatic Consolidation.
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To manually select which recovery points in the set to delete, click Manual , and then select the recovery points you want to delete.
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You cannot select the first recovery point (the base) and the last recovery point to consolidate.
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Click OK.
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In the Task Status field, click New Schedule.
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Do one of the following:
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To run the task as soon as possible, click Now , and then click Schedule.
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To schedule the task to run at a later date and time, click Schedule . Specify the date and time to run the task, and then click Schedule at the bottom of the page.
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