Retention on psql-app

[numchucksoe]

I have the retention in the docker-compose file for 8 weeks but it is only doing 4 weeks. I do not see the old cron job that cleans up and can not find anywhere the dB is being cleaned. Please advise.

[TimEvens]

The cron jobs have moved to postgres and TSDB retention policies. This is a bug that those values are still in the compose file. A doc will be created to detail how to adjust, see, and monitor retention settings.

[numchucksoe]

Thanks a bunch. I was going crazy looking for it. Look forward to the update and keep up good work.

[numchucksoe]

Any update on this?

[rylyk]

@numchucksoe are you waiting on the updated docs to get past your issue? I can assist modifying the retention policies if needed

[numchucksoe]

@numchucksoe are you waiting on the updated docs to get past your issue? I can assist modifying the retention policies if needed

Yes I am waiting on a way to increase the retention. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[rylyk]

Sure, you can see how the retention is set in the DB schema: timescaledb retention policy

You can connect to your database using psql.

1. List current retention policies on hypertables
   SELECT * FROM timescaledb_information.jobs where proc_name='policy_retention';
2. Drop whichever ones you want using remove_retention_policy()
3. You can then replace with a new policy with longer retention to prevent your db from filling up add_retention_policy()