How can I only leave monitoring setup settings in the database?
Q: Is it possible to delete all collected monitoring data from the database while retaining only the monitoring settings?
A: Yes, this is achievable; please follow the method outlined below..
Run IPNetwork Monitor GUI client and proceed to “Settings > DB Maintenance”. Important: when restoring configuration only, you will lose all the gathered monitoring and reporting data irreversibly. Thus, we recommend clicking “Generate DB Backup Now” button and wait till the most recent full monitoring database backup is created.
After it has been created, proceed to “Available Backups” tab and click “Restore configuration” button. You would need to confirm the action:
After you confirm restoring configuration, it usually takes a few minutes to complete the process.
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Check out our Knowledge Base where we answer questions regarding various topics. Yes. The article says this can be done by restoring configuration only from DB Maintenance, which retains monitoring settings while removing collected monitoring data. The article recommends clicking Generate DB Backup Now and waiting until the most recent full monitoring database backup is created, because restoring configuration only irreversibly loses gathered monitoring and reporting data. After creating the backup, go to the Available Backups tab in Settings > DB Maintenance and click Restore configuration. The action must be confirmed, and the process usually takes a few minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can monitoring data be removed while keeping only setup settings?
What should be done before restoring configuration only?
Where is the Restore configuration action found?