PowerProtect Data Manager 19.13 Cyber Recovery User Guide

Securing a copy

Secure a point-in-time (PIT) copy for a specific retention period during which the data in the PIT copy can be viewed, but not modified. If a copy is already retention locked, you can extend (but not decrease) the current retention period.

1. Select Policies from the Main Menu.
2. On the Policies content pane, click Copies to display the list of existing copies.
3. Select the copy that you want to secure and click Lock.
4. In the Lock dialog box, specify the retention period and click Save.
   NOTE: The Policy Retention Lock Range field displays the minimum and maximum retention value of the policy. Specify a duration within this range.

Results

The retention lock is set. The Expiration Date column changes from No lock set and displays and the expiration date. When the retention lock expires, the Expiration Date column displays and the expiration date.