PowerProtect Data Manager 19.16 Storage Array User Guide

Edit or delete a protection rule

You can change the name, description, the rule filters, and the associated protection policy.

1. Select Protection > Protection Rules.
   The Protection Rules window appears.

   NOTE: On the Protection Rules window, the Source column lists Protection Policy and User created rules. The Protection Policy rules that are created dynamically when adding or editing a protection policy cannot be deleted or edited. To delete these rules, clear the selection of the server or host of an asset by editing the protection policy.
2. To edit a protection rule, select the rule and then click Edit.
   The Edit Protection Rule window appears.
   1. Select a protection policy, and then click Next.
   2. Modify the name, description, or filter rules, and then click Next.
      Add a protection rule provides more information about working with rules.
   3. Review the protection rule summary, and then click Finish.
3. To delete a protection rule, select the rule and then click Delete.
   PowerProtect Data Manager removes from protection policies any assets that were added because of this protection rule. PowerProtect Data Manager adds those assets again if you do not update related protection rules.