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Recycle bin

The Recycle Bin folder contains backup copies of modified configuration files and folders, stored as zip files. Each zip file includes the modified file or folder along with a Cause.txt file, which details the reason for the change and its timestamp. These backup copies help you restore previous configurations if needed.

  • From DataMiner 10.5.5/10.6.0 onwards, the contents of C:\Skyline DataMiner\System Cache\Recyclable are zipped and moved to C:\Skyline DataMiner\Recycle Bin every 11 minutes. This process first occurs 3 minutes after DataMiner startup.

    When a configuration change occurs, two scenarios are possible:

    • If the file or folder has not been modified after the most recent move to the Recycle Bin folder (which happens every 11 minutes), a new entry is created in C:\Skyline DataMiner\System Cache\Recyclable with the name of the changed file or folder.

    • If the file or folder has been modified after the most recent move to the Recycle Bin folder, the existing entry in C:\Skyline DataMiner\System Cache\Recyclable is not replaced. Instead, the Cause.txt file is updated with the new change description and corresponding timestamp.

  • Prior to DataMiner 10.5.5/10.6.0, a separate zip file is created for each configuration change that is implemented in the system.

The total number of stored zip files is limited by the RecycleBinSize setting in MaintenanceSettings.xml. From DataMiner 10.5.5/10.6.0 onwards, if no value is provided, the default limit is 100 MB.

Restoring a previous configuration

If an incorrect configuration change is implemented in the system, in some cases, it is possible to use the recycle bin to restore the original configuration.

For example, if a view is renamed or moved in the Surveyor, a zip file will be created containing the Views.xml file and a cause file, which details why the change occurred. It is then possible to restore the Views.xml file as follows:

  1. Copy the file from the Recycle Bin folder back to its original location.

    Note

    From DataMiner 10.5.5/10.6.0 onwards, the files in the Recycle Bin folder are only updated every 11 minutes. This means that when you restore the files, they may not contain recent changes.

  2. Restart the DMA.

  3. Force a synchronization of the file in the DMS. See Forcing synchronization of a file with the DMS.

Caution

Always be extremely careful when using this functionality, as it can have far-reaching consequences on your DataMiner System.

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