If you need to GUARANTEE data retention for 45 days, set the parameters as follows:
Versions Data Exists = NOLIMIT Versions Data Deleted = NOLIMIT Retain Extra Versions = 45 Retain Only Version = 45 Why? The Version Data Exists and Deleted parameters specify a number of versions. If you, or someone else, runs more than one selective or "absolute mode" backup per day, you may not get as many days retained as you intended. The "Retain" parameters specify the number of days to keep inactive versions. Robin Sharpe Berlex Labs "Lepre, James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] COM> To Sent by: "ADSM: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Dist Stor cc Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject .EDU> Re: I need some clarification 06/07/2006 06:17 PM Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] .EDU> Hello Everyone, I need some clarifications. What do the following parameters mean, in basic terms.. I need to be able to recover for instance from today 45 days ago, so how would I set up these parameters I have ask tsm support and I cannot get a clear answer, so hopefully someone can help me. Versions Data Exists Versions Data Deleted Retain Extra Versions Retain Only Version Thank you in advance James --------------------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality Notice: The information in this e-mail and any attachments thereto is intended for the named recipient(s) only. This e-mail, including any attachments, may contain information that is privileged and confidential and subject to legal restrictions and penalties regarding its unauthorized disclosure or other use. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action or inaction in reliance on the contents of this e-mail and any of its attachments is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender via return e-mail; delete this e-mail and all attachments from your e-mail system and your computer system and network; and destroy any paper copies you may have in your possession. Thank you for your cooperation.