Database Cleanup Options

Configure data retention periods for database entries, detail files, and published reports.

Cleanup Options

Database cleanup options showing retention settings for entries, details, and reports
Cleanup options

By default, MCS keeps data indefinitely. Setting retention limits that align with your data access requirements is strongly advised. The value is the number of days to keep data (e.g., 180 would retain the last six months).

Data Type Description
Database Entries High-level data shown in the standard tabular format when viewing data under the reporting tab.
Detail Files Low-level data used to build the graphs in detailed reports. Detail data takes up the most space.
Published Reports Reports that have been automatically published through MCS. Individual reports can also have their own expiry settings.

Note: Changes to these settings are not saved until you click Save at the bottom of the page. This also applies to the Cleanup Now button.