>> Larry Anta           |  Ryerson Polytechnic University
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>> lanta AT acs.ryerson DOT ca |  Toronto, Canada (416) 979-5000 Ext.6817
/

Asked:

>> When defining a backup copy group, if I specify

something other than the
>> literal 'NOLIMIT' for RETEXTRA, is the value

specified for VEREXISTS ignored?

>> I want to keep all my backed up files for a

specific *period of time*,
>> regardless of how often I run a backup.


   To keep all of your backup copies for a specified period (xx),
you should specify 'VERExists=NOLimit', 'VERDeleted=NOLimit',
'RETExtra=xx' and "RETOnly=xx'.  You 'active' copy will be
retained until deleted, or 'EXCLUDEed' and all 'inactive' versions
will be retained for xx days.

   If you specify a limit value for 'VERExists', then it could be
possible that a file would be deleted before the xx period had
elapsed.  The first limit exceeded would determine when the file
was removed, not only the number of days.


Paul C. Beck
Manassas Systems Integration Corporation
Traveling at OS/2 Warp speed....