Expiring Backup Images

To expire a backup image means to force the retention period to expire. When the retention period expires, NetBackup deletes information about the backup, making the files in the backups unavailable for restores without first reimporting.

  To expire a backup image

1. In the NetBackup Administration Console, expand NetBackup Management > Catalog.
2. Set up the search criteria for the image you wish to expire as explained in the table, Search Criteria for Backup Images. Click Search Now.
3. Select the image you wish to expire and select Actions > Expire.
4. A message appears telling you that once the backups have been expired, they cannot be used for restores.
5. Select Yes to proceed with expiring the image or No.