Deleting a backup file

To delete selected backup files:

1. From web administration, go to the Delete Backup Files screen (Backup/Restore > Delete Backup Files).

   The system displays the Delete Backup Files screen. For information about this screen, see Delete Backup Files screen.

   Note:
   If you need to change the backup directory, in the NFS Mount Directory field, specify a different directory and select Refresh.

2. Select the check box to the left of the backup file or files that you want to delete.
3. Select Remove Selected.

   The system deletes the selected backup files.

   Note:
   You cannot delete backup files from a tape drive. To erase files from a tape drive, you will need to format the tape drive.

To delete all backup files:

1. From web administration, go to the Delete Backup Files screen (Backup/Restore > Delete Backup Files).

   The system displays the Delete Backup Files screen. For information about this screen, see Delete Backup Files screen.

   Note:
   If you need to change the backup directory, in the NFS Mount Directory field, specify a different directory and select Refresh.

2. Select Select All.
3. Select Remove Selected.

   The system deletes all backup files.

   Note:
   Backup files on a tape drive cannot be deleted. A tape needs to be erased completely using the Solaris OS command mt.
   Example: mt -f /dev/rmt/0n erase

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