I do manually backup on db2/6000 db whit command db2 backup db CITY use adsm. I do inactive the backup copy whit the command db2adutl delete, but when I do expire inventory the process doesn't cure of this and doesn't discard data on my Cassette. Why???? Davide Fanizzo Network and System Administrator Banca Akros S.p.A. tel +390243444040 mob +393488705668