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# Modify the data retention policy for knowledge usage metrics

# Modify the data retention policy for knowledge usage metrics {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

Remove unwanted and older data from the knowledge usage metrics \[kb_usage_metrics\]
table through the data retention policy.

## Vorbereitungen

Role required: maint and admin

## Warum und wann dieser Vorgang ausgeführt wird

Activating the data retention policy for the kb_usage_metrics table deletes records that you no longer need.

## Prozedur

1. Navigate to AllSystem MaintenanceTable Cleanup.
2. In the Tablename column, search for <kbd class="ph userinput">kb_usage_metrics</kbd> and click the kb_usage_metrics link.
3. On the Auto Flush form, activate the kb_usage_metrics table cleanup job by selecting the Active check box.
4. **Wahlweise:** Adjust the duration the system waits before deleting the records by modifying the value in the Age in seconds field.  
   By default, the Age in seconds field value is set to 2,592,000 seconds (equivalent to 30 days). For more information, see [Autoflush
   form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-auto-flush&version=australia&pubname=australia-application-development&ft:locale=en-US).
5. Click Update.