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Purge Data

Good management practice requires you to purge old, unneeded data files from the CA GovernanceMinder database server periodically. The purge utility simplifies this maintenance task.

Important! Purging removes data completely and permanently from CA GovernanceMinder databases. Back up all data before you purge, and verify that the data you purge is unnecessary.

The purge utility enables you to purge data in the following ways:

• Purge by Document—Delete selected documents and data files. Using this utility, you can delete the following documents and data files:
  • Certifications
  • Import/Export/Correlation Process (workflow)
  • Configuration
  • Universe
  • Approval Process (workflow)
• Purge by Date—Clear the database or system logs of entries older than a specified date.
• Purge Permissions Configuration Users—Remove inactive Portal users who are not associated with at least one universe.