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Version: V3.2

Databases & Retention Policies

Storage Hub maintains a list of storage databases. Each database is one of:

  • Influx (time-series)
  • Timescale (time-series)
  • Blob (object storage)

Database list & filtering​

Use the filters at the top of the database list to quickly focus on a storage type:

  • All
  • Influx
  • Timescale
  • Blob

Use the search box to find a database by name.

Create a database (Add Capture Storage)​

Click the + button to open the Add Capture Storage wizard.

The wizard ensures you define the required configuration before the database is created.

Step 1 — General​

In General, configure:

  • DB name: the storage name shown in the Storage Hub list
  • Description: optional context for admins and users
  • Type:
    • Influx
    • Timescale
    • Blob

Add Storage - General

Click Next to continue.

Step 2 — Retention(s)​

Retention policies define how long data is retained before it expires or is cleaned up.

Each retention policy includes:

  • Name (example: oneYear)
  • Duration (example: 365 days)
  • Optional: Link to Blob (where applicable)

You can:

  • Add new retention policies
  • Adjust duration
  • Remove a policy using the delete icon

Add Storage - Retentions

Click Next to continue.

Note Retention behavior can vary per backend and configuration. Keep retentions aligned with compliance and performance requirements.

Step 3 — Permissions​

In Permissions, select which entities (e.g., company/workspace/project—depending on your platform model) can access this storage.

The UI supports multi-select using checkboxes in a tree/list structure.

Add Storage - Permissions

Click Next to continue.

Step 4 — Summary (Review & Create)​

The Summary step shows exactly what will be created:

  • Storage name
  • Storage type
  • Configured retentions
  • Selected permissions

Use the edit icons to jump back and adjust if needed.

Click Create capture storage to finalize.

Add Storage - Summary

Open a database​

Click a database in the left panel to open its details. In the top-right you’ll see the Database UID, which uniquely identifies the database.

Storage Hub Settings

Settings tab​

The Settings tab shows:

  • DB Name
  • Type (Influx / Timescale / Blob)
  • Retention policies (if supported by that type)

Retention policies​

Retention policies define how long data is retained before it expires or is cleaned up.

Each retention policy typically includes:

  • Name (e.g., oneYear, autogen)
  • Duration (e.g., 365 days)
  • Optional: Link to Blob

Deleting a database​

To delete a database:

  1. Open the database
  2. Click the three dots (⋯) in the top-right corner
  3. Choose Delete
  4. Confirm the deletion
Delete a database

Deleting a database is destructive and can remove data permanently. Ensure you have the correct database selected (check the Database UID) before deleting.