Changing a Retention Period

  To change a retention period

1. In the NetBackup Administration Console, expand NetBackup Management > Host Properties > Master Servers > Double-click on master server > Retention Periods.
2. Select the retention level that you want to change.

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     Note    Level 9 cannot be changed and remains at a setting of infinite.

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   The dialog displays the names of all schedules that are using the selected retention level as well as the policy to which each schedule belongs.

3. Type the new retention period in the Value box.
4. Select the units of measure (day,s weeks, months, years, infinite or expires immediately).

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     Note    After changing either Units or Value, an asterisk (*) displays in the Changes Pending column to indicate that the period was changed. NetBackup does not change the actual configuration until Apply or OK is clicked.

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5. Click Impact Report.

   The policy impact list displays the schedules where the retention period is less than the frequency period (including schedules that do not use the retention periods that you just changed).

   If any schedules are listed, correct the problem by either redefining the retention period or changing the settings for retention or frequency on the schedule.

6. To discard your changes, click Cancel.
7. To save your changes and update the configuration, click one of the following:
   • Apply: Saves changes and leaves the dialog open so you can make further changes.
   • OK: Saves changes since the last time you clicked Apply. OK also closes the dialog.
8. To save the changes, click OK.