Delete Backup Data Overview for AhsayACB

Delete Backup Data

This feature is used to permanently delete backed up data from a backup set(s), destination(s), backup job, or delete all backed up data. After the data is deleted, the storage statistics of the backup set(s) are updated.

1. Select a backup set from the drop-down list.

   

   This will only delete the backed up files in a backup set(s) and destination(s), but the backup set and destination will remain.

   Delete backup data action is not reversible. It will physically delete the selected backup data regardless of the defined retention policy settings. Therefore, make sure to select the correct backup data to be deleted before you proceed.

   If you select a specific backup set, then you will also have to select a specific destination or all destinations.

   

   If you select All backup sets, then there is no need to select a destination.

   

2. If you choose to delete All backup set(s), the following message will be displayed. By clicking Yes, all backed up files from the selected backup set(s) and destination(s) will be deleted.

   

3. If you select a specific backup set, you will have an option to choose a destination.

   

   If you select a specific destination, there are two (2) available options for the type of files you wish to delete.

   • Delete all backed up data

   • Choose from ALL files

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   Delete All Backed Up Data

   If you choose this option, the following message will be displayed. By clicking Yes, all backed up data from the selected backup set(s) and destination(s) will be deleted.

   

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   Choose From All Files

   If you choose this option, you can select to delete any file(s) in the backup set.

   

   You also have the option to click the Search link to do an advance search.

   

   Click the Delete button.

4. If the account is setup with two-factor authentication, provide the passcode to proceed.

   

   • If the backup destination is immutable, deleting backup data will not be allowed and this message will be displayed.

     

     However, if the deletion is enabled temporarily for the immutable backup destination, backup data will be deleted after the passcode for 2FA is provided.

   • The backup user account must be setup with 2FA in order to delete backup data from immutable backup destination.

   • The passcode will only be required if 2FA is enabled for the user whether the backup destination is immutable or not. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

5. Files are succesfully deleted.