There are several methods for maintaining database logs:
| Method | Use | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Teradata Viewpoint Monitored Systems portlet, Log Table Cleanup and Cleanup Schedule menus | Configure specific logs for clean up and specify the cleanup interval. This method does not archive log data. Choose either this or the following method, since they both automatically clean up the Data Dictionary. | See Deleting Old Log Data with Teradata Viewpoint |
| Teradata Viewpoint, Performance Data Collection portlet | Archive log data to PDCR history tables and clean up log files. Choose either this or the previous method, since they both automatically clean up the Data Dictionary. | See Setting Up Automated PDCR Log Maintenance |
| Manually, using SQL and backup to tape | Copy files to tape and delete objects in the log older than a certain date. | See Deleting Old Log Data Manually from System Tables |