Save repository contents and begin new backup chain

[LThibx]

I am begging to get some of my clients set up in Cloud Connect. All are on V8.
Consequently I have existing local backups that were created without encryption.
I plan to edit my backup job, put in my encryption key, and have it perform a new Active Full.
From that Active Full and that point on, I will be doing a Backup Copy Job to Cloud Connect.
My question is can how can I save (move) the existing non encrypted backup chain out of the repository to a location to archive this for a time? Do I just move the contents of my repository to a new folder not defined in Veeam?

Thanks
Lonnie

[foggy]

Yes, you can move them, however keep in mind that corresponding restore points will still be displayed in the UI, until being wiped out according to specified retention.

[LThibx]

Foggy,
Thanks for the quick reply.
One last question. Do I also move the .vbm in addition to the .vbk & .vib's?

[foggy]

Yes, you can, however vbm file is not mandatory to have in the repository (speeds up import procedure).