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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)
  • Optional: Link to Predictions DB — see Predictions database

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
  • Link to Blob — optional; links the policy to a blob store.
  • Link to Predictions DB — optional; links the policy to a predictions database.
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Both links are set per retention policy, not per database. Use them to attach a blob database (for larger payloads such as images) and a predictions database (for vision model output) to the retention the data is written to.

Learn more on the blob store page and the Predictions database page.

Retentions table with Link to Blob and Link to Predictions DB

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.