How to Add Topology Objects to Stale Object Cleanup Dashboard (4255400)

To add a Topology Type to manage its instance count on the stale objects dashboard, add a scoped registry values with the intended Topology Type to the registry variable "server.topology.objectExpiryDays".  Performing this step will  have the intended topology type appear in the "Management Server | Servers | Object Cleanup" dashboard. This will also enable the new objects to be deleted during nightly maintenance operations.

Instructions:

Edit registry variable "server.topology.objectExpiryDays"!

  ( Adding Topology Type to Stale Objects Object Dashboard (Investigate Objects for Cleanup dashboard)

1. Navigate to "Administration | Rules and Notifications | Manage Registry Variables" dashboard
2. Filter in the input box by "server.topology.objectExpiryDays"
3. Click on the "server.topology.objectExpiryDays" variable name
4. Select "View and Edit Details"
5. On the "Edit Registry Variable: server.topology.objectExpiryDays" dashboard,  under the Registry Values" table and click "Add" button
6. "Registry Value Wizard" is displayed,  select a "Topology Type" from the list or filter by using the SearchBox the required Topology Type.
   • Note: Only those topology objects of the topology types specifically configured for participation in this staleness detection/deletion are included
7. Select the needed Topology Type from the list
8. Click "Next" button
9. Select objects of the desired type or all,  by default all objects is selected.
10. Configure the value. Select "Static Value",  on the "Enter desired value":
    1. 0 represents this object will not be considered stale and being deleted; but will the object will be included in the Object Cleanup dashboard.
       
    2. -1 represents global default settings; by default the object will be considered stale and deleted after 30 days.
    3. Value bigger than 0 represents this type of objects will be considered stale and being deleted after the specified days.
11. Click "Finish". 

To verify, access the "Management Server | Servers | Object Cleanup" dashboard (Investigate Objects for Cleanup dashboard)