Purging the log files and the scheduler database

You can delete all the entries from the Scheduler or Service log files, with the option of saving them to a text file first. Purging the Scheduler log file deletes all the log entries for scheduled tasks, however this has no effect on scheduled tasks which will run at the correct time. It also has the effect of purging the Scheduler database of any deleted connections, tasks, and triggers.

Procedure

To purge the log file (and also purge the Scheduler database):

  1. Click the appropriate tab to display either the Schedules or Service page depending which log file you want to purge.

  2. Click View Log to display the Log Viewer.

  3. Click Purge. You are asked whether you want to save the log entries to a file before they are deleted.

  4. Click Yes to save the entries in a text file, and then enter the file name and the directory that you want to use, or No to delete the entries immediately.