truncate backup

Syntax

truncate backup all | backup_index

Parameters

• all – truncates all backups.
• backup_index – the backup index entry.

Examples

• Example 1 – deletes all backups:

  truncate backup all
  go

• Example 2 – deletes backup index entry 3:

  truncate backup 3
  go

  Note: In this example, truncate backup deletes all previous backups (1 and 2), including the one indicated by the backup_index.