Specify the Number of Days to Retain NNMi Audit Logs

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By default, NNMi retains each archived audit log file, one per day, for 14 days.

To change the number of days that NNMi retains archived audit log file:

1. Open the following configuration file:

   Windows
   

   %NnmDataDir%\nmsas\NNM\conf\nms-audit-config.xml

   Linux

   $NnmDataDir/nmsas/NNM/conf/nms-audit-config.xml

2. Locate the text block containing the following:

   <retain>14</retain>

3. Modify the line to include the number of days NNMi should retain each audit log file. For example, to change the number of days to one week, enter:

   <retain>7</retain>

   In response, NNMi retains the following:

   • the current audit log
   • one audit log per day for 7 additional days

4. Save your changes.

5. Restart the NNMi management server:

   Run the ovstop command on the NNMi management server.

   Run the ovstart command on the NNMi management server