Cops I have just tried it with the GUI with a 5.3.4.0 client where the data was backed up with the 5.3.4.0 client and I have the same issue as you.
The GUI doesn't seem to show inactive directories, and their sub-directories which *should* be available for the option 'delete inactive' or 'delete all' However, using the tried and tested methodology of troubleshooting, I used the command line. The command line does indeed show the inactive objects available for delete UNDER the high level directory structure, but not the directory itself (probably a *feature* and why it doesn't show in the GUI) If your directory was called 'actlogs', then from the TSM command line, type delete backup c:\actlogs\* -deltype=inactive -pick This will show the items, remove the '-pick' and you will delete them**** ****I don't need to tell you that using a wild card with this operation could be extremely dangerous if you make a mistake with pathname, so take care. Otherwise you are into DB restore territory. Failing this, raise a PMR with IBM support and wait for the GUI to get fixed. Leigh -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Copperfield Adams Sent: 21 June 2006 17:39 To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: [ADSM-L] Delete Backup Data - client version Hi, I am hoping to use 'Delete Backup Data' function of a 5.3.4 client (Server version 5.2.6.4). I have a large folder (150gb) that was renamed and, consequently backed up again with a different name and the original marked inactive - when this occured the client version was 5.2.3.11. When I browse 'Delete Inactive Objects' I don't see this inactive folder and its contents. Is this because the backup and inactivation was done using a 5.2.x client? Is there another way round this - if I create a management class with 0 value retention won't I need to restore the inactive data in order to rebind it to the new mgmclass? Any help appreciated. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Any views or opinions presented or expressed are those of the author(s) and may not necessarily represent those of the Company or of any WWAV Rapp Collins Group Company and no representation is given nor liability accepted for the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in this email unless expressly stated to the contrary. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this e-mail in error, you may not use, disseminate, forward, print or copy it, but please notify the sender that you have received it in error. Whilst we have taken reasonable precautions to ensure that any attachment to this e-mail has been swept for viruses, we cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of software viruses and would advise that you carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachment. Please note that communications sent by or to any person through our computer systems may be viewed by other company personnel and agents. Registered Office: 1 Riverside, Manbre Road, London W6 9WA ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. ________________________________________________________________________