To change a retention period

1. In the NetBackup Administration Console, expand NetBackup Management > Host Properties > Master Server > Double-click on master server > Retention Periods.

2. Select the retention level to change.

   Note:

   Level 9 cannot be changed and remains at a setting of infinite.

   By default, levels 9 through 24 are set to infinite. If the levels are left at the default, there is no difference between a retention level of 12 and a retention level of 20, for example.

   The policy impact list now displays the names of all schedules that use the selected retention level. It also lists the policy to which each schedule belongs.

3. Type the new retention period in the Value box.

4. Select the units of measure (days, weeks, months, years, infinite, or expires immediately).

   After Units or Value is changed, an asterisk (*) appears in the Changes Pending column to indicate that the period was changed. NetBackup does not change the actual configuration until the administrator clicks Apply or OK.

5. Click Impact Report.

   The policy impact list displays the schedules where the new retention period is less than the frequency period.

   To prevent schedules from being listed, redefine the retention period for the schedules or change the retention or frequency for the schedule.

6. To discard your changes, click Cancel.

7. To save your changes and update the configuration, click one of the following:

   • Apply

     Saves the changes and leaves the dialog box open to make further changes.

   • OK

     Saves the changes since Apply was last clicked. OK also closes the dialog box.

8. To save the changes, click OK.