Re: [rdiff-backup-users] Deleting large files from the repository

[Steven Willoughby]

J wrote:
> Occasionally, I write a large file (like an ISO) to the network and 
> forget to delete it after it is burned / needed.  Is there a way to 
> delete this file from the repo without causing problems with the rest 
> of the repo?

I believe you can just go and delete the increment file from 
rdiff-backup-data/increments.  You will get a warning if you try to 
restore that file but the restore will otherwise continue.  At least 
that has been my experience.  Your mileage may vary, make a copy of the 
repo to test first, etc.

Steven