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Important: When you delete backup files, you cannot restore them. Verify that thebackup files are no longer needed before you delete them. Tivoli Storage Managerwill prompt whether you want to continue with the delete. If you specify yes, thespecified backup files are immediately deleted and removed from Tivoli StorageManager server storage.To delete backup copies using the Tivoli Storage Manager GUI or Web client:1. Select Delete Backup Data from the Utilities menu. The Backup Deletewindow appears.2. Expand the Directory tree by clicking the plus sign (+) or folder icon next tothe object you want to expand.3. Click the selection boxes next to objects that you want to delete.4. Select an item from the drop-down list near the top of the Backup Deletewindow to specify the type of backup delete to perform. You can delete activebackup versions, inactive backup versions, or all objects that you have selectedin the tree.Note:1. A directory will be deleted only if you select Delete All Objects.2. To delete backup copies using the Tivoli Storage Manager command line client,use the delete backup command.Related reference“Delete Backup” on page 459The delete backup command deletes backup files from Tivoli Storage Managerserver storage. Your administrator must give you authority to delete backup files.Deleting file spacesIf your Tivoli Storage Manager administrator gives you authority, you can deleteentire file spaces from the server. When you delete a file space, you delete all thefiles and images, both backup versions and archive copies, that are containedwithin the file space. For example, if you delete the /tmp file space, you aredeleting every backup for every file in that file system and every file you archivedfrom that file system. Carefully consider whether you want to delete a file space.You can also delete a file space using the delete filespace command. Use the classoption with the delete filespace command to delete NAS file spaces.You can delete individual backup versions by using the delete backup command.You can delete file spaces using the Tivoli Storage Manager GUI or command lineclients. To delete NAS file spaces, use the Web client or command line client.To delete a file space using the GUI, perform the following steps:1. Select Utilities→ Delete Filespaces from the main window.2. Click the selection boxes next to the file spaces you want to delete.3. Click the Delete button. Tivoli Storage Manager prompts you for confirmationbefore deleting the file space.130 IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Version 6.1: Installation and User’s Guide