Storage freed objects allow you to archive certain object types,
which include database files, source files, stream files, and document library
objects (DLOs) off your system to media When you archive objects that can
storage freed, you archive the data associated with the object to alternate
media, but the object's description remains on the system. This description
uses very little space and acts as a placeholder in the event that the object
data needs to be retrieved.
Dynamic retrieval of storage freed objects provides a way to access
archived objects. If a user accesses the object, BRMS locates and restores
that object's data dynamically, using the description stored on the system.
You can either create an archive policy to handle storage freed objects or
you can change an existing policy's archive criteria. To manage how retrieved
objects are handle, follow these steps:
- In iSeries™ Navigator,
expand My Connections (or your active environment).
- Expand a system with Backup, Recovery and Media Services installed
on it.
- Right-click and select Global Policy Properties.
- On the Retrieval page, you can select the type of media
from which you want to retrieve objects. You can also specify how long retrieved
objects will be retained on the system, whether to extend the retention of
an object if it was used, and monitor use of that object after it was retained.
For specifics on these retrieval options, click Help on
the Retrieval page.
