Specifications
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Database Purge
The WMS database can be periodically purged to remove older or obsolete backup operations. This is
an important operation, as WMS can only archive 5 GBs. Purge operations can be added, edited and
deleted as purge operations need to be conducted more (or less) frequently. Once added, purge
operations are not immediately invoked until you activate them. This ensures data is protected until
you are sure of the need to initiate the purge operation.
CAUTION
Database information (reports and events) is deleted from the WMS database when it reaches its 5 GB capacity or
after a configurable interval (the default is 14 days). Ensure you periodically backup the database to ensure
information is properly archived. If necessary, conduct periodic purge (removal) operations to ensure the Database
Management facility has adequate room for backup operations.
To review existing WMS database purge operations:
1 Select Database Management from the Administration menu.
2 Select Purge.
3 Refer to the following database information to discern whether a new purge operation is required or
whether an existing one requires modification or deletion
:
A purge operation will not commence until you select Activate. Once activated, you can deactivate it
at any time by select thing the Deactivate button. Thus, its a good idea to keep purge operations
deactivated until sure they are required.
Name
Displays the name assigned to the purge operation when it was created. This name
is not editable. If necessary create a new purge operation.
Status
When purge operations are added, they display a
Deactive
state (as defined in
red). Each purge operation must be activated (by selecting the
Activate
button)
before it can be invoked. Once activated, its status changes from red to green and
will commence at the scheduled interval.
Last Purge
Completed
Defines the calendar date when the listed purge operation was last completed. If
the purge was completed too long ago to be useful, consider clicking the
Activate
button to begin the purge operation again.
Schedule Date
Lists the hour of day the purge operation is to be begin. The hour is listed in an
am/pm format.
Volume of Data
(Days)
Lists the historical time period (in days) in which WMS backup operations will be
removed. This default is 14 days.