Discarding Data in a Dataset (BUI)

Use the following procedure to discard an entire archived dataset, or a portion of an archived dataset. Datasets are automatically pruned according to the existing retention policy, but they can also be pruned manually. This process might take several minutes to complete, depending on the size of the dataset and the amount of pruning required. If you discard an entire dataset, the ONDISK size is 0 (zero). If you discard only a portion of the dataset, the ONDISK size is reduced. Note that datasets can only be pruned when they are active.

1. From the Analytics menu, select Dataset.
2. Hover over a dataset, and click the discard icon .
3. Select one of the following options:
   1. To discard the entire dataset, select Entire dataset and skip to step 5.
   2. To discard only a portion of the dataset, uncheck Entire dataset, select a data granularity of second, minute, or hour, and continue to step 4.
4. Select one of the following options:
   1. To discard all data from the selected granularity, select All.
   2. To discard data after a certain period of time, select Older than, type an integer value into the text box, and select one of the following time periods: hours, days, weeks, or months.
5. Click OK.