Hi,
to delete any file from backups before normal expiration, we allocate a new
file with same name, then bind it to a special management class with 1 0 0 0
as retention  parameters(include xxxxx SPECMGT). Next backup will send this
new (empty) file into this special management class, immediately deleting
all previous backup versions.
Next thing is to delete the new file on the client. Next expiration process
will then expire the last inactive backup, you can then delete the include
statement from the dsm.opt/inclexcl.list and that's it !

Regards,


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-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Sims [mailto:rbs AT BU DOT EDU]
Sent: Friday,14. February 2003 14:04
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Re: Delete a file


>How can i delete a file which resides on 3590 tape?

If it was via a Backup, you don't directly delete it: TSM policies
expire it.  If it was an Archived file, you use the B/A client
to delete the instance.

I'd strongly recommend reading the TSM documentation to get more
familiar with the product you are trying to use.  Start with the
Backup/Archive Clients manual, and then review the Admin manual.