When the storage media is re-writable, and the user has the right folder privileges, Genie Backup Manager (GBM) can be set to delete old backup files created by the backup job, to save space. The way purging old backups works varies depending on the backup type used. Purging is not supported when Mirror Backup is […]
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Genie Backup Manager Does Not Purge the Backups
SYMPTOMS Genie Backup Manager (GBM) does not purge the backup though I have set the feature. CAUSE There are several causes for this issue: Purge settings have changed. Changed backup type or drive. The backup spanned to multiple locations. The user enabled the Advanced schedule in GBM Pro and Server. The purge settings are […]
How to Use Purging
Purging is deleting old backup sets from the backup media when this media is rewritable, and the user has the right folder privileges (i.e. automatic deletion). Its main advantage is saving space and rotating backup types. You can enable the purging option for any backup job from the Settings page which is step 4 in the […]