Deleting Expired Backups

Deleting expired backups removes from the RMAN repository those backups that are listed as EXPIRED. Expired backups are those found to be inaccessible during a cross-check. No attempt is made to delete the files containing the backup from disk or tape; this action updates only the RMAN repository.

To delete expired backups:

1. On the Database Home page, click Availability to display the Availability subpage.

2. In the Manage section, click Manage Current Backups.

   The Manage Current Backups page appears.

3. In the Manage Current Backups page, click Delete All Expired.

   This action deletes expired backup sets and expired image copies from the RMAN repository, regardless of which subpage is currently active.

   The Delete All Expired: Specify Job Parameters page appears.

4. Optionally, select Perform the operation 'Crosscheck All' before 'Delete All Expired'.

   By performing the cross-check immediately before deleting expired backups, RMAN has up-to-date information about which backups are expired.

5. Click Submit Job.

   A message should appear indicating that your job was successfully submitted.