The history logs for configuration and execution items can be purged. Only administrators can purge the history logs.
To purge the history:
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Click Purge History under Admin Tools in the Administration area. The Purge History dialog box is displayed.
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Select one or more log types to purge.
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Dashboard Configuration: The history of changes made to dashboard configurations. This includes all dashboards in the system.
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Report Configuration: The history of changes made to report configurations. This includes all reports in the system.
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Data Provider Configuration: The history of changes made to data provider configurations. This includes all data providers in the system.
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Execution: The history of dashboard and data provider access (when a data provider returned data or a dashboard was displayed by a user). This includes all data providers and dashboards in the system.
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Enter a date in the Purge history before field to limit the scope of the purge, or select a date using the graphical calendar that can be accessed by clicking the calendar icon:
If the current date is entered, items for that day are retained. If a date beyond the current date is entered, all items are purged, including those for the current day.
CAUTION:Purged history items cannot be recovered.
- Click OK to purge the selected items.