retentiondays
Retentiondays is a configuration parameter used in data lifecycle management to specify the duration that data should be retained before deletion or archival. It is commonly part of a retention policy that applies to datasets such as logs, emails, customer records, or backups. The value is typically expressed as an integer number of days, but the exact semantics can vary by system.
The retention period can be measured from different timestamps. In some systems, retention starts at the creation
Enforcement is usually automated through scheduled processes, such as cron jobs or lifecycle managers, that purge
Considerations when choosing retentiondays include regulatory obligations, data usefulness, and storage costs. It is important to