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  2. NetBackup Web UI Vault Administrator's Guide
  3. Administering Vault
  4. About NetBackup Vault session files
  5. Setting the duration of Vault session files
NetBackup Web UI Vault Administrator's Guide

Setting the duration of Vault session files

Vault's session files are stored in the following directory:

  • UNIX

    /usr/openv/netbackup/vault/sessions
  • Windows

    install_path\NetBackup\vault\sessions

You can configure the length of time NetBackup retains these files.

To set the duration of Vault session files

  1. On the left, select Hosts > Host properties.
  2. Select the primary server and select Connect.
  3. Select Clean-up.
  4. In the Delete vault logs field, set the length of time after which to delete the Vault working files.

    When the set time has elapsed, the entire sidxxx directory is deleted.

    You should plan to retain each sidxxx directory at least as long as the period of time over which you plan to span consolidated ejects. We suggest that you keep these directories at least a week longer than the consolidation span. If the sidxxx directory has been deleted, Vault is unable to eject tapes or generate reports from that session.

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