Deleting backup sets and backup set data

Managing backup sets : Deleting backup sets and backup set data

This section describes how to delete backup sets and how to permanently remove backed up files or file generations that are stored online on DS-System.

IMPORTANT: Data cannot be recovered after it has been deleted. Apply caution when using this function.


Delete Option	Description
Selective Delete	Allows you to delete data that you specify from a single backup set.
Assisted Delete	Allows you to delete data that has been removed from source for multiple backup sets.
Delete Backup Set	Delete all files of a single backup set or remove a single backup set from DS-Client.

For more detailed information about the delete function in advanced scenarios, see the Knowledge Base article in “Delete Considerations”.

NOTE: If two-factor authentication is enabled on the DS-Client, you can delete backup sets and backed up files or file generations only if you are an authorized user listed in the two-factor authentication settings for the DS-Client. For more information on two-factor authentication, see “Configuring the two-factor authentication settings”.