The following topics explain how to purge data from the Optimize database components using Live Purge. It covers configuring Live Purge, running it, and viewing the results of the Live Purge operations.

Live Purge allows users to execute a purge operation while the application is running. The database remains in a consistent state during the purge activities.

The Live Purge component is a part of your Optimize installation. For instructions on how to install, see Installing Software AG Products.

You must have administrator privileges on My webMethods Server to be able to configure the parameters for the Live Purge operation, run it, and then view the results using the My webMethods user interface.

You can also use the Live Purge Standalone Command Line tool to execute a purge operation. For more information about the Live Purge Standalone tool, see Using the Live Purge Standalone Tool.