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Clean old logs on a schedule - Kiwi Syslog

This article provides steps on how to create a Schedule for a log clean-up task type in Kiwi Syslog Server.

First published date

10/11/2018 2:43 AM

Last published date

5/30/2019 6:23 PM

Overview

The Clean-up task removes (deletes) files from the source location, that match the criteria specified.

Any Clean-up task can be scheduled to occur over any interval or at any date and time desired, or at the application/service start-up.

Product section

Kiwi Syslog Server

Resolution

  1. Go to Kiwi Syslog Server Management Console > File > Setup.
  2. On the left pane of the setup window, scroll down to Schedules, right-click, and create a new Schedule.
  3. At the top, Select Task Type to clean up.
  4. Select Task Trigger to on a schedule.

Notes:

  • The first tab displays the options for the schedule start based on date and schedule frequency. 
  • The source tab is where you can select the logs destination folder (where your logs are being written to).
  • The Clean up Options tab has a single checkbox and a description of the task.
  • The Clean-up Notification tab provides options on where to send an email report once the task is run.