Disconnecting a Device
Disconnecting a device severs the connection between the device and the Barracuda Reporting Server. Any data from that device that has been logged in the Barracuda Reporting Server remains on the Barracuda Reporting Server, subject to retention policies. The device still appears on the Barracuda Reporting Server, with an icon next to it, indicating that it is no longer communicating with the Barracuda Reporting Server.
To disconnect a device from the Barracuda Reporting Server:
Note that the IP Address and Shared Secret information for this connected Barracuda Networks device still populates the appropriate fields. The connection information is not deleted. Should you choose to reconnect this device, use the steps above to reconnect the device, changing your selection for Step 2.
To confirm that the device is disconnected:
- In the Barracuda Reporting Server, navigate to the BASIC > Administration page.
- In the Connected Devices section, notice that this device has an icon next to it, indicating that it has been disconnected properly. The data is not deleted.
Note that you can change the Log Retention Period of this device, even if it is disconnected. You can decrease the retention period, taking a subset of the data you already have.
Deleting a Device
Deleting a device removes any data logs associated with that device that are stored on the Barracuda Reporting Server. It also removes the device from appearing anywhere within the Barracuda Reporting Server. If you choose, you can reconnect the same device to the Barracuda Reporting Server. The device will be treated as though it is connecting to the Barracuda Reporting Server for the first time.
To delete a device from the Barracuda Reporting Server:
- In the Barracuda Reporting Server, navigate to the BASIC > Administration page.
- In the Connected Devices section, look for a device with an icon next to it, indicating that it has been disconnected properly.
- Click Delete to delete this device, and its associated data, from the Barracuda Reporting Server.