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The backend Sandbox engine creates and temporarily stores files like scan results, input files. The retention policy can be adjusted to fit to the throughput and disc size.
To modify the retention policy:
Step #1 - Open /home/sandbox/sandbox/transform.cfg in a text editor
Step #2 - Modify the configuration by adding or modifying the following properties:
transform.cfg
runFileSystemCleanup=truecleanupCompletedTasksOlderThanXSeconds=600Step #3 - Save the file and restart the sandbox service
Property details
| Property Name | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| runFileSystemCleanup | true | Main switch to enable / disable file retention feature |
| cleanupCompletedTasksOlderThanXSeconds | 10 minutes | Retention for specific Sandbox scans |
All other files will be removed daily
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