What is 'persist duration' in SAP BC-XI - Exchange Infrastructure?

persist duration - Overview

• Component: BC-XI

• Component Name: Exchange Infrastructure

• Description: Common to both the RNIF as well as the CIDX Adapter. Duration during which the message will be persisted on the messaging system store.

persist duration - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Persist duration is a setting in SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) that determines how long messages are stored in the system. It is used to control the amount of data stored in the system and to ensure that messages are not kept for longer than necessary. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Persist duration is set in the Integration Directory of XI. It can be set for each message type, and can be set to a specific time period or to “never expire”. The default setting is “never expire”, but this can be changed depending on the needs of the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to consider the persist duration setting when designing an XI system, as it can have a significant impact on performance and storage requirements. If messages are kept for too long, it can lead to increased storage requirements and slower performance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on persist duration, see SAP Help Portal: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_EXCHANGE_INFRASTRUCTURE/7.5/en-US