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# Activate database rotation

# Activate database rotation {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Learn how to activate database rotation.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

There are two database rotation plugins.

* The Database Rotations (com.snc.db.rotation) plugin activates Table Rotation and Table Extension without any tables automatically included.
* The Database Rotations Default Tables (com.snc.db.rotation_default_tables) plugin applies Table Rotation and Extension to specific tables.  
  Note:  
  Deployment of this plugin should be executed in partnership with a ServiceNow representative.

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For new instances, database rotation is active by default. If you are upgrading from a previous version, users with the admin role can activate the Database Rotations (com.snc.db.rotation) plugin if it isn't already active.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem ApplicationsAll Available ApplicationsAll. {#t_ActivateDatabaseRotation__find-plugins-cmd}
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2. Find the plugin using the filter criteria and search bar.  
   You can search for the plugin by its name or ID. If you cannot find a plugin,
   you might have to request it from ServiceNow
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3. Select Install to start the installation process.  
   Note:  
   When domain separation and delegated admin are enabled in an instance, the administrative user must be in the global domain. Otherwise, the following error appears: Application installation is unavailable because another operation is running: Plugin Activation for \<plugin name\>.
   You will see a message after installation is completed. For information about the components installed with a plugin, see [Find components installed with an application](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/GPiHAAPjxeSpWyPid6p2MQ "Activating a plugin installs an application on your instance. Each application consists of components such as tables, user roles, and scheduled jobs. To view all components that are installed with an application, see the Application Files table."). {#t_ActivateDatabaseRotation__activate-plugin}
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## What to do next

Do not activate the Database Rotations Default Tables (com.snc.db.rotation_default_tables) plugin. Instead, specify the tables manually, after consulting a ServiceNow representative.
**Related concepts**   

* [Table rotation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3FbqDhN5I9pprdv9u1yACA "Optimize performance and manage data lifecycle by rotating tables, allowing older data to be systematically archived while maintaining system efficiency.")
* [Table extension](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/f3m6RNOxGHFk1tzAMyeDKg "Partition and preserve data sets for extended periods without overwriting.")

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