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[en] Set log retention policy

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[en] Log retention determines how long logs are stored before they are automatically removed. Each log type has its own retention configuration.

[en] The configuration files are located in: C:\Program Files\Milestone\VictoriaLogs\

[en] Log type

[en] Configuration file

[en] System logs

[en] VictoriaLogsConfig_System.json

[en] Audit logs

[en] VictoriaLogsConfig_Audit.json

[en] Rule logs

[en] VictoriaLogsConfig_Rule.json

[en] Change the retention period

[en] To change the retention period:

  1. [en] Open the relevant configuration file.

  2. [en] Locate the LogRetentionPeriod setting.

  3. [en] Enter the required duration. e.g.

    { 
"LogRetentionPeriod": "14d" 
}

  4. [en] Save the file.

[en] Supported retention formats

[en] Unit

[en] Example

[en] Days (d)

[en] 30d

[en] Weeks (w)

[en] 4w

[en] Months (m)

[en] 3m

[en] Years (y)

[en] 1y

[en] The minimum supported value is 1d. There is no upper limit. Logs can be retained indefinitely, with available disk space acting as the only practical limit.

[en] Retention guidelines

[en] Audit logs are often retained longer to support auditing and compliance requirements.

[en] Log type

[en] Typical retention

[en] System logs

[en] Days to weeks

[en] Rule logs

[en] Weeks to months

[en] Audit logs

[en] Months to years

Aviso

[en] Audit logs can contain personal data. If GDPR compliance applies to your organization, consider limiting audit log retention to one year unless a longer retention period is required by law or policy.