Snapshots

A new configuration snapshot is created following each successful scan. Each snapshot contains information about the state of hardware and software on the asset at the moment of scanning.

To switch to the view of all snapshots, go to the Snapshots mode in the main window of the program.

Viewing snapshot contents

Information collected at different times can be viewed in the Common reports mode. Use the snapshot list at the top of the main area to browse different snapshots.

The mode displays information from the newest (the latest) snapshot.

Snapshot auto-deletion policy

Generally, the default stored number of snapshots is 10. If necessary, this number can be changed.

By going to Storage Properties, you can change the snapshot storage settings and do the following:

  • Limit the number of stored snapshots: old snapshots will be deleted when the new ones are created. By default, the number is 10;
  • Specify maximum snapshot age: all snapshots older than the specified number of days will be automatically deleted;
  • Make the oldest snapshot exempt from automatic deletion.
  • Apply to all new storages: when clicking, the new setting be applied to all consecutive storages.

Using the Last Snapshot Age assistant will help you in the convenience of working with the program by displaying information in the device icon directly in the network tree.

You can also customize and output corresponding alerts in Options -> Alerts menu.

Pay attention

Increasing the number of snapshots stored storage affects the storage size. It can also negatively affect the program performance.

Deleting snapshots manually

To manage snapshots, go to the corresponded mode.

Snapshots in the main area can be grouped in two different ways: by assets or by date. To switch between them, click one of the buttons at the top of the main area. Click the same button again to reverse the sorting order.

When hovering the mouse cursor over an asset, date, or snapshot, a little arrow button appears. Click it to display the pop-up menu for deleting snapshots.

When hovering over the menu commands, the snapshots to be deleted are highlighted in red.

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