Archive Devices and Resources
Archiving lets you retire devices and resources from active service while keeping a record of the object. Archived objects are stored on a separate list page where you can view, edit, or delete them.
This page explains how to archive devices and resources individually or in bulk, and how to manage archived objects.
Archive a Device
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Navigate to Resources > Compute > All Devices to display the Devices list page.
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Click the name of the device you want to archive to display its view page, then click Archive.
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Click Yes, I'm sure to confirm. The device is added to the Archived Objects list page.
Bulk Archive Devices
To archive multiple devices at once, select the devices from the Devices list page and choose Fast Background Archive from the Actions menu. This command does not display a confirmation prompt.
Archive a Resource
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Navigate to Resources > Resources > All Resources to display the Resources list page.
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Click the name of the resource you want to archive to display the resource view page.
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Click Archive at the top right of the view page.
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An Archive Object pop-up displays information about the resource. Click Show to see additional details, and add optional notes if needed.
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Click Archive to confirm. The resource is added to the Archived Objects list page.
View Archived Objects
Navigate to Analytics > Audit Logs > Archived Objects to display the list page.
Sort the list by Object Type or Archive Date.
Click the name of an archived object to view it. The left side of the page shows the object's child elements.
Hover over the links to display pop-ups with additional details.
Edit an Archived Object
Click Edit at the top right to add or edit notes about the archived object. All other information on the page is read-only. Click Save when done.
Delete an Archived Object
From the Archived Objects list page, select the checkbox next to the object you want to delete. Choose Delete with Detailed Confirmation or Fast Background Delete from the Actions menu.
