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Purge the Scanned File Database

The FSA uses a scanned file database (also known as the 'scan database') to track the status of each file in a scanning job.

You can purge the scanned file database of all file records. Or you can purge the database of file records associated with a specific scanning job.

You can purge the scanned file database from the Administration console or from a command line.

Adminstration Console Purges

To purge the scan database completely

Right-click a file scanning server and click Purge Scan Database.

The FSA purges all records from the scan database on the specified server.

To purge a scnning job

Right-click a scanning job and choose Purge Scan Database.

The FSA only purges records for the selected scanning job.

Command Line Purges

Use the following command syntax to purge:

• The entire scanned file database:

  <path>\wgnfstub /purge
  

• A specific scanning job:

  <path>\wgnfstub /purge <job name>
  

  Where <job name> specifies a specific job. If the job name contains spaces, use quotes:

  <path>\wgnfstub /purge "Asia Sales"
  

More information:

FSA Terminology