Network Management

Data retention for NetPath

How to change the retention period for NetPath data in the SolarWinds SQL Server database.

First published date

10/29/2018 6:50 PM

Last published date

3/5/2026 4:49 PM

Overview

SolarWinds uses SQL Server to collect data from network paths while probing. The database also contains configuration information for services and probes that collect the information.

By default, SolarWinds retains NetPath data for 30 days.

Product section

Network Performance Monitor

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The amount of data collected and stored by NetPath can add significant storage pressure on SQL Server. You should select an appropriate retention period and probing intervals related to the size of your database storage. See NetPath requirements for more information.

Edit the retention period

You cannot change the retention period through the SolarWinds web interface. To edit this setting, modify the value in the dbo.Settings table in the SQL Server database.

SETTINGSID	DESCRIPTION
NetPath-Settings-Retain NetPath Detail	The number of days data is retained in the database for the Performances, Tests, and Traces data. Care should be taken when increasing this value as it will add additional storage constraints on the database. The default value is 30 days.

Note: The above setting is specific to retention only for NTA. This setting does not apply to other modules.

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