Archiving System Logs

Before you begin

Configure your data truncation settings before you attempt to archive data from the database.

About this task

To move truncated system logs from the SOTI MobiControl database to folder on your computer:

Procedure

  1. On the All Platforms tab, select the Servers tab.
  2. Under Global Settings, click the wrench icon beside Configure Archiving.
  3. Ensure the truncation settings are configured to your satisfaction.
  4. Select Archive Folder to enable archiving and enter the local or UNC file path to the folder.
    If using an UNC path, the SOTI MobiControl server must have read and write access to the specified path.
You can set these archives to be automatically deleted after a set period.
  1. Select Delete archives older than and enter the time period.
    This will permanently delete archived system logs after the specified time. Deleted archived files cannot be recovered. Create a back up if you foresee requiring the archived files in the future.
  2. Click OK to save your log archival settings.