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To perform delete operations use the following command:
- SQLsafeCmd Delete <filename> [options]
Where the required [options] are:
Options | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| <filename> | The path and filename to be deleted. An asterisk (*) can be used in the filename to delete multiple files at once. |
| -Age <n><time_period> | Delete/Expire archives that are older than the specified amount of time. <n> - amount of time. <time_period> - {minutes, hours, days, weeks, months}. Note: There must be NO SPACE between <n> and <time_period>. E.g., -age 2hours. |
Security Options
Secure your delete operations with the following options:
Options | Description |
|---|---|
| -WindowsUsername <domain\user> | <domain\user> - the Windows user that will be used to read/write the backup archive. |
| -WindowsPassword <pwd> | <pwd> - the password for the Windows user. |
| -EncryptedWindowsPassword <pwd> | <pwd> - the encrypted password for the Windows user generated by EncryptWindowsPassword action. |
Advanced Options
The following advanced options help you perform your delete operations:
Options | Description |
|---|---|
| -IncludeSubdirectories | If set, includes subdirectories when finding files to delete. |
| -ArgsFile <filename> | The path to a file containing command-line arguments. <filename> - specifies the file that contains the command line arguments. |
| -No Prompt | Do not prompt for confirmation before deleting files. |
For detailed descriptions and available options, see the CLI Help (SQLsafeCmd help Delete).