diff --git a/docs/Increase-Backend-Test-Results-Retention-Guide.md b/docs/Increase-Backend-Test-Results-Retention-Guide.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..79d20a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/Increase-Backend-Test-Results-Retention-Guide.md @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +--- +title: How to Increase Backend Test Results Retention in Carrier +author: User +date: 2025-01-20 12:00:00 +0800 +categories: [Performance, Tutorial] +tags: [performance, carrier, backend-test, configuration] +render_with_liquid: false +--- + +## Overview + +By default, Carrier saves the results of backend (API) tests execution for 30 days. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to increase the retention period for backend test results in Carrier. + +### Prerequisites + +Before you begin, ensure that you have: + +- Installed and set up Carrier successfully. +- Access to a project in Carrier. + +### Steps + +Follow the steps below to increase the retention period for backend test results: + +### Step 1: Open Your Carrier Project + +1. Open a web browser and enter the URL of your Carrier installation. +2. Log in to the Carrier web interface using your credentials. +3. From the project dropdown menu, select the desired project. +4. Click "Go!" to navigate to the project's configuration page. + +### Step 2: Access the Configuration Section + +1. At the top left corner, select "Configuration" from the dropdown menu. +![Select Configuration Dropdown](/assets/posts_img/select_configuration_dropdown.png) + +### Step 3: Navigate to the Secrets Tab + +1. Select the "Secrets" tab from the top menu. +![Secrets Option](/assets/posts_img/secrets_option.png) + +### Step 4: Locate the Retention Setting + +1. Look for the secret named `backend_performance_results_retention`. + +### Step 5: Edit the Retention Value + +1. Press the "edit" icon to the right of the secret name. +![Edit Secret](/assets/posts_img/edit_secret.png) +2. Type the numeric value in days for how long you would like Carrier to store historical data of backend tests execution. +3. Click the "Save" button. +![Save Secret](/assets/posts_img/save_secret.png) + +### Step 6: Verify the Updated Value + +1. Check that the value has been updated by clicking on the "eye" icon to the right of the secret name. +![View Secret](/assets/posts_img/view_secret.png) + +By following these steps, you can increase the retention period for backend test results in Carrier, ensuring that historical data is stored for the desired duration. \ No newline at end of file