Data Archiving in webMethods.io MFT

webMethods.io MFT stores file transactions and action executions in the webMethods.io MFT production database (MySQL). Archive data available in the webMethods.io MFT production database to an archive database.

Configuring webMethods.io MFT for Data Archiving

Configure the retention settings to archive data in the production database.

To configure webMethods.io MFT for data archiving

  1. Go to Database archival and click   .

  2. In the Database archive settings dialog box, specify the following and click Ok.

    Field Description
    Retention period (days) Type the number of days to retain archived file transaction data in the production database before archiving.

Archiving Data with webMethods.io MFT

Archive the file transaction data on the production database after configuring the archive settings on webMethods.io MFT.

To archive file transaction data with webMethods.io MFT

  1. Go to Database archival and click Archive Now.

  2. Read the confirmation message and click Ok to proceed.

The log of the archive process appears in the database archival list.

Searching for Archived Data

Search the archive list to view the details about archived file transaction data based on the date and time, status, and user ID filters.

To search for archived data

  1. Go to Database archival and specify all or one of the following search filters:

    Field Description
    Date and time Select a time period from the list or specify a custom date range, and click Ok.
    Status Select one of the following:
    • All. To list all the archived data in webMethods.io MFT.
    • Success. To list the data that has been archived successfully.
    • Failed. To list the data that has failed to be archived.
    • Warning. To list the data that has been archived with warnings.
    User ID Type the user ID of the user who ran the data archival.
  2. Click Apply for the changes to take effect and click Reset to clear the values.
    The archive list is populated with the archived data details matching your search criteria.

  3. Click any record to view the details.