Archive storage
The incident database is partitioned quarterly. Archiving partitions optimizes performance. Use the page to specify where to store the incident archives and how much disk space to allow.
(Archive partitions on the page.) To begin, select whether to use local or remote storage.
- If you select Store archive locally, archive files are stored in the location configured during installation (displayed in the Archive Folder field).
The Maximum Archive Disk Space value is also displayed. This value cannot be changed.
- If you select Store archive remotely, define a location for the archive files as follows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Use existing storage location | Use the drop-down menu to select a previously configured storage location. Click Delete to remove unneeded locations. |
| Name new storage location | Select this option to define a new storage location. Enter a name for the new location. |
| IP address or hostname | Enter an IP address or hostname for the machine on which the storage will be located. |
| Domain | Enter the domain name for the account used to access the location. |
| User name | Enter the user name for the account. |
| Password | Enter the password for the account. |
| Archive folder |
Type a folder name for the new archive. For example: Forcepoint\DLP\archive. Do not include preceding or trailing backslashes. The folder is relative to the IP address or hostname provided. |
| Test Connection | Click Test Connection to make sure the Forcepoint DLP server can access the storage location. This ensures the path is valid (hostname and folder) and also checks the access credentials. |
| Description | Optionally, enter a description for the archive location. |
| Maximum archive disk space | Select a limit on the storage drive for disk space used by the archive. Find guidelines for estimating the required disk space below. |
When you are finished, click OK to save your changes.