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FS_DeleteFiles Job

The FS_DeleteFiles job is designed to delete resources from targeted file servers that were previously quarantined and can be deleted.

Parameter Configuration​

The Configuration section on a Job's overview page allows you to easily modify any customizable parameters used by analysis tasks in the job. See the Parameter Configuration topic for instructions on how to edit parameters on a job overview page.

The FS_DeleteFiles job has the following configurable parameter:

  • Number of days without access after which a file is a deletion candidate

See the Customizable Analysis Tasks for the FS_DeleteFiles Job topic for additional information.

Analysis Tasks for the FS_DeleteFiles Job​

Navigate to the FileSystem > Cleanup > 4. Delete > FS_DeleteFiles > Configure node and select Analysis to view the analysis tasks.

CAUTION: Do not modify or deselect the selected analysis tasks. The analysis tasks are preconfigured for this job.

Analysis Tasks for the FS_DeleteFiles Job

The following analysis tasks are selected by default:

  • Determine candidates for deletion – Creates the SA_FS_Delete_CandidatesView table accessible under the job’s Results node

    • The threshold for the number of days without access after which a file becomes a candidate for deletion can be configured. See the Parameter Configuration topic for additional information.

Customizable Analysis Tasks for the FS_DeleteFiles Job​

The default values for parameters that can be customized are:

Analysis TaskCustomizable Parameter NameDefault ValueValue Indicates
Determine candidates for deletion@DELETE_THRESHOLD180Set the number of days without access after which a file becomes a candidate for deletion

See the Configure the Customizable Parameters in an Analysis Task topic for instructions to modify parameters.

Action Tasks for the FS_DeleteFiles Job​

Navigate to the FileSystem > Cleanup > 4. Delete > FS_DeleteFiles > Configure node and select Actions to view the action tasks.

CAUTION: Do not enable the action unless it is required. Disable the action after execution to prevent making unintended and potentially harmful changes to Active Directory.

Action Tasks for the FS_DeleteFiles Job

The following actions are deselected by default:

  • Delete files – Deletes files that are listed as candidates for deletion in the FS_Delete_CandidatesView table. The threshold for the number of days without access after which a file becomes a candidate for deletion can be configured through the Determines candidates for deletion analysis task.