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# Update the vulnerability assessment auto-flush record

# Update the vulnerability assessment auto-flush record {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Update the vulnerability assessment auto-flush record.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_vul_analyst.vul_event_manager

## About this task

In the base system, the vulnerability assessment records retention period is set to 6 months. If any vulnerability assessment record state is closed, then the vulnerability assessment records will be stored only till the
defined retention period and the related records of that assessment will be removed after 6 months from all the related tables.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAuto Flushes.
2. Open the record with table, sn_vul_analyst_vulnerability_assessment.
3. Select the Active check box to activate the auto-flush option for the vulnerability assessment record.
4. Click Update.

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