Manage Scheduler Historical Data Retention

The Historical Data setting controls how many days of Scheduler job history are retained. Older job start and completion records are removed according to the configured retention period, helping limit the amount of history stored.

The default retention period is 60 days.

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Open VDM as Administrator

Launch VDM with administrative privileges to access the Scheduler Service settings.

1. Close VDM if it is currently running.
2. Right-click the VDM application shortcut.
3. Select Run as administrator.

Open VDM using Run as administrator.

Set the Retention Period

1. Open Settings.
2. Select Service Options.
3. Scroll to the Scheduler Service section.
4. Locate Historical Data.
5. Enter the number of days of Scheduler history you want to retain.

The default value is 60 days, as shown below. Change this value if you need to retain fewer or more days of Scheduler history.

Historical Data controls the retention period in days. The default value is 60.

6. Click away from the tab to save the change automatically.

No separate Save action is required.

Choose a Retention Period

Use a period that provides enough history for your troubleshooting and review needs.

A shorter period retains fewer days of job history and limits the history stored. A longer period keeps more past execution information available for review.

Before reducing the period, consider whether you still need the older job history.

Confirm the Setting

Return to Settings → Service Options → Scheduler Service and confirm that Historical Data shows the number of days you entered.

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