hi Eric,

you can use the sample program provided with the API.  I think you are on HP.
Is that right?  If it is, the sample API program is under /usr/adsm/api/sample.

 compile the make file
    $  make -f makefile.hp
    This will create an executable name 'dapismp'

 set the environment vars
   set DSMI_DIR, and DSMI_CONFIG

 start the program 'dapismp'
    -  signon(0) with the correct nodename, password.  Just hit enter for other
options.  If signon successful, you will get the value 1 for the handle.

     -  choose Utilities(7) and Backup Delete(1)
        Filespace:  /adsmorc
        Highlevel : /*
          Lowlevel : /<backup piece name>

    Just hit enter for the rest.

In order to delete these backup pieces, you have to have a special management
class.  Please refer to the agent user manual for how to setup the management
class.

I just want to remind you that this is only a sample program for the API
developer, not a supported utility.

regards,
Thiha


>How can I delete those expired objects from ADSM? Can I do it with a
>self-developed API program? If so, is there a sample as I know nothing
>about API.  I cannot run "delete filespace" as not all the backup under
>that filespace & nodename are to be expired.  I anticipate this will happen
>to me again, your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

>Regards,
>Eric Tang / Hong Kong / IBM  @ IBMHK
>Technical Services, Strategic Outsourcing,
>IBM Greater China Group
>Tel: (852)-2105-2119,   Fax: (852)-2861-2493
>Notes: Eric KF Tang/Hong Kong/IBM@IBMHK
>Internet : tangeric@ hk1.ibm.com