[Version 2 - perhaps earlier to support archive of converted E-DASThis archives]Tooltool beallows requiredusers to archive off and delete (or just delete) old data. For AirVision site, this process
may need tocan be automated to ensure SQL Express databases do not exceed 4 GB.
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locking of data records against changes.Tool shouldTask beScheduler, ableand tothe enableuser andcan define a maximum retention time for each averaging interval.
Defining by site/parameter is not anticipated to be supported.A manual tool
is also
needed,available, and
ideal functions include:allows:- Designation of date ranges for archive/delete
- Designation of sites/parameters to be archived/deleted
Option to retain data < 1 hour if the hourly average is flagged in any way (and an option to "keep entire day" if any hourly average is flagged).
Archive export format
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node-node data transfer.
Archive may also be performed by copying the SQL database and deleting undesired data sets. This is less desirable because:Upgrades may require 'DNC' update script to be run on all database copies, or keep in XML-like format with column tags.While database copies are open, all realtime functions must be shut down to avoid loss ofstate table information.Archived data should have a mechanism to be restored.