We are using the ADSM connect agent with one of our exchange servers at a
remote location. The level of the connect agent does not have the
"autodelete" function to automatically remove older exchange objects. So
what we need to do periodically is go into the exchange box and remove the
last months backup objects manually. We've been doing this for 3 months but
I was getting concerned when none of the tapes were being freed up by
expiration and then reclaimed. It never concerned me too much because I
knew the library had lots of space. Well after checking the management
class for the exchange server I noticed that I had not set up some of the
parameters correctly. Specifically "deleted objects" was set to 2 instead
of the required 0. Of course this has the effect of keeping all objects
because of the way exchange backups work.
So now my dilemma is how do I get rid of what I don't want since its already
been removed in the connect agent on the exchange box. Delete volume looks
like my only option but it makes me a bit nervous because I'm not sure if it
will cause any data continuity problems. Anybody have any advise for a
dummy.
ADSM Platform:
AIX 4.1.5
ADSM 3.1.40
Exchange Server:
NT4 sp5
Exchange 5.5 sp3
Thanks,
Jack
