rman expired vs obsolete

From: Steiner, Randy <RASTEIN_at_NYCT.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:59:26 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.005DDFEF.20040123115926@fatcity.com>

Hi,

I'm getting a little confused between expired backups and obsolete backups. As I understand it, expired means the backups are no longer on disk. Obsolete means the backup is too old(?).

Since I have a data ware house, I only have room on disk for 1 backup. Prior to running my weekly backup, do I issue a Delete Expired or Delete Obsolete, to remove last weeks backup that is currently on disk.

Thanks
Randy
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