the problem you have with them not deleteing automaticly may be in the client (node) def. You have to make sure Backup Delete Allowed?: Yes is set. do a q node xxxxx f=d and verify. If it is not set, even if they product issues a delete it will not occur.
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/20/06 3:28 PM >>> >> On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:10:17 -0700, "Gill, Geoffrey L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > 2. I believe expiring of objects is done from the RMAN side. If > this is correct how do I know they are keeping, or maybe better > described as deleting, what they should? Don't worry about that. They don't. as in, they don't delete what they're supposed to, they keep all sorts of crud they know they aren't supposed to. We've got an issue open with them since forever ago. We've taken to periodically switching node names, and then blowing away the old one. Eugh. > 4. I am assuming we should use a specific node name for these > backups and not let them use the node name that is now backing up to the > server. Still correct right? I think that's the best plan. - Allen S. Rout The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain information that is confidential, privileged, and/or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this electronic message is from an attorney or someone in the Legal Department, it may also contain confidential attorney-client communications which may be privileged and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the New York State Thruway Authority immediately by either responding to this e-mail or calling (518) 436-2700, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.
