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Removing Directory Entries

After you have decided that a directory entry is no longer needed, you can remove it from your system. CA VM:Director provides four ways to remove a directory entry. Each has advantages in different situations.

Method

Advantages

MAINT command (line-mode)

Usually faster than full-screen methods. You enter parameters on one command line without waiting for screens to change.

DELENTRY command
(line-mode)

No prompts. You enter all information in one command line, making DELENTRY useful for removing directory entries through programming applications.

MANAGE command (full-screen)

Usually the easiest method for deleting directory entries. You follow the instructions on the screens to remove the entry.

MULTIPLE command
(control file)

Lets you use one command and a control file to remove many directory entries. This method automates the process for large organizations.