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PURGE | NOPURGE

The PURGE parameter adds the IDCAMS PURGE parameter to the DELETE CLUSTER operations of auto-define. The IDCAMS PURGE parameter deletes all clusters whose expiration dates have not yet passed. The NOPURGE parameter instructs CA FAVER to omit the IDCAMS PURGE parameter during DELETE CLUSTER operations.

Syntax

This parameter has no operands.

PURGE | NOPURGE

►►─┬─────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────►◄
   ├─ PURGE ─────┤
   └─ NOPURGE ◄ ─┘

Usage Rule

• NOPURGE is the default when CA FAVER is initially installed, but PURGE can be set as the default with the GVPARMS utility. For more information, see the chapter "Changing EXPORT/RESTORE System Defaults."
• When NOPURGE is in effect, unexpired clusters cannot be deleted; therefore, they are not restored. RESTORE continues to the next cluster to be restored.