Deleting local-only backup set data
Local-Only backup set data is stored in a Local Storage Path, which is either the default path defined for DS-Client (see
“Configuring the parameter settings”) or a specific path defined for a backup set.
You can delete Local-Only backup set files using one of the following methods:
• On demand from the Delete Wizard
NOTE: If enabled, two-factor authentication is required.
• By a retention rule (Enforce Retention), either scheduled or on demand
Local-Only backup sets use the Online Storage retention options (and not the Local Storage retention options, which apply only to Online backup sets configured with the “Save on local storage” option.). This is because the Local-Only backup sets behave exactly like Online backup sets with the exception of the data storage location.
NOTE: If enabled, two-factor authentication is required.
• By automatic generation recycling, when a backup file reaches its maximum number of generations (See:
“Maximum generations”).
NOTE: Two-factor authentication does not apply if you modify the maximum number of generations.
When Local-Only backup set files are deleted by DS-Client, the deleted data is moved to a recycle sub-folder of the Local Storage Path. This is a safe delete feature that helps prevent the accidental or inadvertent deletion of data. You should periodically clean the Local-Only Trash folder(s) as deleted data accumulates.