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About Data Retention Rules

The default data retention rules are specified in the ReportCenter Java Task initialization file.

You can change the rules; however, you should:

• Use the default retention rules until you are familiar with ReportCenter and your own requirements.
• Be aware that expired data is deleted. There is no automatic backup or confirmation prompt.
• Back up the database regularly.
• For information about updating the ReportCenter Java Task parameters, see HFS Directory Structure.

Changes are picked up the next time the ReportCenter Java Task starts.

You need to have more than one retention rule.

Note: You can use the simulate=Y statement to test the retention rules. Deletions will not occur, but you can view the totals in the ReportCenter Java Task log at the end of the Database Expiry Service process to see what would have been deleted. To reinstate deletions, reset the statement to simulate=N.