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Is imported backup files will be deleted by retention policy

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Hi,

I’ve manually copied old vbk along with their vib files to the backup job folder, then imported them under Backup > Disk (Imported).

Will they be deleted automatically by the retention policy, or they’ll stay their forever until I delete them manually?

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Re: Is imported backup files will be deleted by retention po

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Hi,

If the imported backup chain isn't mapped to any running backup job, then it will stay there till you delete it manually. Thanks!
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How can I map it?

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You can do that on the Storage Settings step of the backup job wizard. Thanks!
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Re: Is imported backup files will be deleted by retention po

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I’m using Veeam Agent Windows free edition… :cry:

Is there any other option in VAW that would do the same?

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Check this KB article; should be helpful. Thanks.
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