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--- app_store_connect:back_up_and_restore [2019/11/19 13:14] – [Data Retention Policy] su
+++ app_store_connect:back_up_and_restore [2023/08/30 12:50] (current) – [Safely Removing Snapshots / Purge Command] su
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   * BackupUtility: c:\Program Files\Intelligent Plant\Big Data\BackupUtility\Snapshot.bat
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 This creates a database restore point protecting against data corruption or accidental loss.
 The console window automatically closes after 10 seconds.
-//If BackupUtility is not present, upgrade to the latest App Store Connection//
-  * Download App Store Connect: [https://appstore.intelligentplant.com/Home/DataSources]
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 For advanced Snapshot management (create/delete/list/restore) open the BackupUtility manager: double click "BackupUtility.exe".
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 List returns all available snapshots. Note the snapshot id is actually a time-stamp (format: YYYYMMddHHmmss).
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 ===== Scheduled Backup =====
-To configure a regular scheduled backup, create a Windows Scheduled Task to execute the "snapshot.bat" command.
+To configure a regular scheduled backup, create a Windows Scheduled Task to execute one of following batch files:
-Below is a sample configuration.
+  * **Snapshot.bat** - Execute a snapshot
+  * **SnapshotWithPurge.bat** - Execute a snapshot with purge (purge is explained in the Data Retention Policy section below).
+Below is a sample configuration.
 NB. Remember to specify a valid account and adjust schedule to your own preference.
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     <Date>2019-03-25T15:49:45.0817232</Date>
     <Author>Intelligent Plant</Author>
-    <Description>Daily Snapshot of Elastic</Description>
+    <Description>Daily Big Data Backup</Description>
   </RegistrationInfo>
   <Triggers>
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-===== Safely Removing Snapshots =====
+===== Safely Removing Snapshots / Purge Command =====
+Snapshots can be removed using the Backup Utility and executing the **Purge** command. This will delete old snapshots according to the retention policy defined in the config file.
+The default snapshot retention is 14 days.
+To modify the retention policy:
+. Open the BackUp Utility config file. \\ For a default installation, the config file is located:
+<code>C:\Program Files\Intelligent Plant\Big Data\BackupUtility\BackupUtility.exe.config</code>
+. Refer to  **AppSettings** section and modify **DayRetentionPolicy** setting.
+<code>
+  <appSettings>
+    <add key="BigDataUrl" value="http://localhost:9200"/>
+    <add key="log4net.Internal.Debug" value="false"/>
+    <add key="DayRetentionPolicy" value="14"/>
+  </appSettings>
+</code>
+. Save file \\ The new setting will take effect the next time the BackupUtility is started.