Effective storage management is crucial for maintaining an organized and efficient digital environment. This article outlines the retention settings for both Panopto and Zoom to help manage and optimize your content storage.
Panopto Retention Plan
Overview
To ensure efficient use of storage space, Panopto's retention policy is based on content viewing activity.
Retention Policy Details
Delete Content if Not Viewed in Over 3 Years: Any content that has not been viewed within the last three years will be deleted.
Recycle Bin: Deleted content will be moved to the recycle bin, where it will remain for 90 days.
Permanent Deletion: After 90 days in the recycle bin, content will be permanently deleted.
Custom Archiving Policy: Archived videos will not be deleted, ensuring access to videos that are not frequently used but still needed.
Zoom's retention policy helps manage cloud storage by automatically handling old recordings.
Retention Policy Details
Retention Period: Recordings are retained for 365 days.
Post-Retention Process:
After 365 days, recordings are moved to the Zoom cloud trash.
Recordings remain in the cloud trash for 30 days.
After 30 days in the trash, recordings are permanently deleted.
Conclusion
Implementing these retention policies will help optimize storage usage and ensure that important content is retained while freeing up space from outdated and unused materials. For any questions or further customization of these policies, please contact the ITS Help Desk.
