To delete a client

Use this procedure to delete a client and its backups from the Unitrends appliance. Note that CIFS/NFS NAS clients cannot be deleted using this procedure. Instead, see To delete a CIFS/NFS client.

Caution: When a client is deleted, all associated backups of that client are also deleted. Please use caution before deleting a client.

Note on master.ini configuration settings: Unitrends client configuration settings are saved in the master.ini file. Note that deleting the client from the Unitrends system also removes this file from the client and any customized settings you have added are lost. Be sure to save the client’s master.ini file before deleting if you think you may want to add the client to this or another Unitrends system and want to use these settings. After adding the client back to a system, replace the standard master.ini file with the one you have saved.

1        Access the Setup Wizard add computers step, or select Settings > Clients, Networking, and Notifications > Clients.

2        Select the client.

3        Click Delete this Computer.

Note 1: If a message displays indicating that this client is scheduled for backup, you must first remove the client from all schedules before deleting.

Note 2: If you are using Windows Instant Recovery and you remove a virtual client while a virtual restore of that client is in progress, the deletion may not be instantaneous. The clean up takes time because the restore is shut down and the client is removed.