ExpirationDate Property
The ExpirationDate property specifies the last valid date for the backup data.
Applies To
| Backup Object |
Syntax
object.ExpirationDate [= value]
Part
object
Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list.
value
String that specifies a date. For more information about valid string formats, see Using Date and Time Data.
Data Type
String
Modifiable
Read/write
Prototype (C/C++)
HRESULT GetExpirationDate(SQLDMO_LPBSTR pRetVal);
HRESULT SetExpirationDate(SQLDMO_LPCSTR NewValue);
Note SQL-DMO strings are always returned as OLE BSTR objects. A C/C++ application obtains a reference to the string. The application must release the reference using SysFreeString.
Remarks
The ExpirationDate property is valid only for backup data stored on disk or tape devices. Backup sets older than the expiration date can be overwritten by a later backup.