Vault pro 2026 - Archive command

[bruno_milano]

Hi everyone,

has anyone already implemented the new Archive feature for Vault Pro 2026?
How can i change the Archive task activation time in the Vault Server? I found the task settings (web.config), but any changes are ignored even when restarting iis, the AutodeskJob service, and the sql service.
Thanks

[ihayesjr · Accepted solution]

@bruno_milano 

Did you use these steps and change the ArchiveStartTime and ArchieveEndTime settings?

Changing the Archive Task Schedule in Vault

The Archive task schedule is managed through the Vault Server (ADMS Console). Here's how to check and adjust it:

Step 1 – Verify the Current Archive Task

1. Open the Autodesk Data Management Server (ADMS) Console
2. Go to Tools > View Server Tasks
3. Locate the Archive task in the list — it will show the next scheduled execution time

Step 2 – Change the Schedule Time via web.config

The timing for server tasks (including Archive) is controlled in the Vault Server configuration file:

1. Navigate to:

   C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Vault Server <YYYY>\Server\Web\Services\web.config
   

2. Make a backup copy of the file before editing (important — errors here can stop the Vault Server)
3. Open the file and locate the <connectivity.settings> section
4. Find the Archive-related task key and update the time value using 24-hour format (Hours:Minutes:Seconds)
   • For example, to set it to run at 1:00 AM: value="1:0:0"
   • To set it to 10:00 PM: value="22:0:0"
5. Save the file

Step 3 – Apply the Changes

After saving the web.config, run the following command in an elevated Command Prompt on the server:

IISRESET

Then go back to Tools > View Server Tasks in the ADMS Console to confirm the new scheduled time is reflected.

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⚠️ Important: Always back up web.config before editing. If the file is corrupted, the Vault Server may stop working and a reinstall could be required.

[bruno_milano]

@ihayesjr

Thanks for your help.
Yes, I followed the procedure described, but it seems that the ADMS was delayed in accepting the settings even after an iisreset.
I followed this procedure:
Modified the web.config file
Performed an iisreset
Restarted the Autodesk Data Management Job Dispatch service
Started the ADMS, and the change was applied.

Can I still ask for more information?
What do the following lines mean:
<!-- Time of day to stop archive event -->
<add key="ArchiveEndTime" value="18:0:0" />
<!-- Frequency in days to do archive -->
<add key="ArchiveFrequencyInDays" value="2" />

Best regards.

Bruno