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backup sets expired but did not remove

jba
Level 4
Partner

Hello,

I have Backup Exec 2012 SP4 hotfix 217347, the backup sets on the dedup storage expired but did not remove.

I deleted manually the backup sets the dedup storage have 0 octet free.

Any ideas,thanks.

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pkh
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When you delete a backup set from the dedup folder, it may or may not translate to a lot of space savings.  See my article below for an explanation

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/deduplication-simplified-part-2-restore

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lmosla
Level 6

Make sure all the steps in the following document were followed. http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH192557

pkh
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When you delete a backup set from the dedup folder, it may or may not translate to a lot of space savings.  See my article below for an explanation

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/deduplication-simplified-part-2-restore