Snapshots can either be deleted using job-based pruning or manually. Data Aging defines the retention rules and pruning of snapshots.
Before You Begin
Ensure that the snapshot is unmounted. See Mounting and Unmounting Snapshots.
Caution
Manual deletion of snapshots is not recommended. When you delete a snapshot, you can no longer perform data recovery operations from that snapshot copy. However, if you created a backup copy from the snapshot, then you can use the snapshot to perform data recovery operations from the backup copy.
Procedure
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From the CommCell Browser, expand Client Computers >client> agent.
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Right-click the appropriate backupset, subclient or instance, and then click List Snapshots.
Caution
For NetApp E-series PiT engine, the order to delete snapshots must be the oldest snapshot first.
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Select all snapshots with the same job ID, right-click the snapshots, and then click Delete.
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Enter the confirmation text string, and then click OK.