influxctl database update
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The influxctl database update command updates a database’s retention period,
table (measurement), or column limits in InfluxDB.
Usage
influxctl database update <DATABASE_NAME> [flags]
Arguments
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| DATABASE_NAME | Name of the database to update |
Flags
| Flag | Description | |
|---|---|---|
--retention-period | Database retention period (default is 0s or infinite) | |
--max-tables | Maximum tables per database (default is 500, 0 uses default) | |
--max-columns | Maximum columns per table (default is 250, 0 uses default) | |
-h | --help | Output command help |
Examples
Update a database’s retention period
influxctl database update mydb --retention-period 1mo
Valid durations units
m: minuteh: hourd: dayw: weekmo: monthy: year
Example retention period values
0d: infinite/none3d: 3 days6w: 6 weeks1mo: 1 month (30 days)1y: 1 year30d30d: 60 days2.5d: 60 hours
Update a database’s table limit
influxctl database update mydb --max-tables 300
Update a database’s column limit
influxctl database update mydb --max-columns 200
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