reducing db size in backup exec 10d?

[michael_t_ander]

Is there a techdoc on how to reduce the size of a be 10d database.  I have two that are causing space issues.

thanks

[VJware]

try clearing all alerts from alert history... Delete aged data from Tools - Options - db maintenance try compacting database using BE Utility.exe

[Ken_Putnam]

Is it the size of the BEDB itself, or is it the \Catalogs directory that is causing problems?

[Striker_303]

Refer: The Size of the BEDB (Backup Exec Database) Log file BEDB_LOG.LDF becomes very large

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH64795

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH35325

[michael_t_ander]

The catalog folder is five gb, on other servers it is just under one half a gb.  So I suspect the size of the catalog folder is the culprit in this case.

What are my options?

[VJware]

Either you move the Catalogs to a different location OR you may choose to truncate catalogs

KB - http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO23126

[Ken_Putnam]

if you choose to truncate the catalogs, be aware that you will need to re-catalog any affected media before being able to restore from them.

Not a deal killer by any means, but something to bear in mind