Destroy Live Dataset
Topic
This article describes how to remove an agent's live dataset from a Datto device.
Destroying the live dataset of a protected system will delete the live disk images but leave the snapshot chain intact. If you want to remove a system's entire backup chain fro your appliance, see Remove Agent.
This information only applies to agent data, Datto NAS and NAS share data are not applicable.
Environment
- Datto SIRIS
- Datto ALTO
Description
If you destroy the live dataset, the system will take a new full backup, which will take up the space of a new full image on the device. Only use this option if this protected machine's disks have re-sized, or the protected machine's disk image is irreparably corrupt.
IMPORTANT The new full backup may require a RoundTrip to sync offsite if the upload speed at the site is insufficient.
Procedure
To destroy the live dataset:
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Open Remote Web for the Datto device.
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Click the Protect tab.
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Find the agent that you wish to configure.
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Click Configure Agent Settings for the protected system.
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Go to the Advanced section, and scroll to Destroy Live Dataset.
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Click Destroy Live Dataset.
When the process completes, the page will reload.
IMPORTANT Attempting to destroy the live dataset while a backup is in progress will result in the error message "Cannot delete dataset while backup is running." If this occurs, wait for the backup to complete and try again.