Secure Erase can be configured on either an individual client or a client group. If Secure Erase is enabled on a client from both the client group and client properties dialog boxes, the client-level settings will override any settings configured at the client group level.
Caution
Secure Erase permanently deletes data on a client computer (data shredding) by performing a DOE-compliant 3-pass secure erase. Use caution with Secure Erase, as improper use can result in irreversible loss of data.
Procedure
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Open the Data Loss Prevention settings for a client computer or client group. For more information, see Accessing Data Loss Prevention Settings.
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Click Secure Erase, and then select Enable Secure Erase.
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Enter or select the value for Securely erase selected documents after the client stays offline for more than n days.
This value specifies how many consecutive days a client must remain offline (no connectivity with the CommServe host) before the files specified in the Secure Erase settings are erased.
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Specify the files and folders that you want to erase by adding items to the Recursively erase following contents box. For more information, see Secure Erase Settings.
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To prevent certain files from being erased, add criteria to the Skip following contents box. For more information, see Secure Erase Settings.
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Click OK.