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EyalGonen
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How to change the RETENTION_PERIOD for SAS Viya backup?

Posted 03-10-2026 08:12 AM (377 views)

I am trying to figure out how to change the default value of RETENTION_PERIOD (by default=30) for SAS Viya backup (LTS 2025.09). Anyone?

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michele_sas
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Re: How to change the RETENTION_PERIOD for SAS Viya backup?

Posted 03-10-2026 09:13 AM (347 views)  |   In reply to EyalGonen

Hi @EyalGonen 

For instructions see "Change Backup Retention Period" in either of these files:
$deploy/sas-bases/examples/backup/configure/README.md
$deploy/sas-bases/docs/configuration_settings_for_backup_using_the_sas_viya_backup_and_restore_utility.htm

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michele_sas
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Re: How to change the RETENTION_PERIOD for SAS Viya backup?

Posted 03-10-2026 09:13 AM (348 views)  |   In reply to EyalGonen

Hi @EyalGonen 

For instructions see "Change Backup Retention Period" in either of these files:
$deploy/sas-bases/examples/backup/configure/README.md
$deploy/sas-bases/docs/configuration_settings_for_backup_using_the_sas_viya_backup_and_restore_utility.htm

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