Overview
This article provides a step-by-step process on how to set a database rotation and retention policy.
Process
- In the GFI EventsManager Console, select Configure > File Storage > Configure File Storage.
- Choose the Rotation tab.
- Select Enable database rotation, then configure the Rotation Options as desired.
- To set a Retention Policy, follow the above instructions and check 'Delete database as needed' after choosing how many databases will be created. Refer to this article for more information: What does the 'Delete databases as needed' option do?
- To review data from rotated databases, refer to the article Restoring the FileStorage Backup and Reviewing the Old Events in GFI EventsManager.