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  Server parameter 'log_retention_days' should be greater than 3 days for
  PostgreSQL Database Server
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# Server parameter 'log_retention_days' should be greater than 3 days for PostgreSQL Database Server
 
## Description{% #description %}

Enabling `log_retention_days` helps PostgreSQL Database to set the number of days a log file is retained, which in turn generates query and error logs. Query and error logs can be used to identify, troubleshoot, and repair configuration errors and sub-optimal performance.

## Remediation{% #remediation %}

### From the console{% #from-the-console %}

1. Log in to [Azure Portal](https://portal.azure.com).
1. Go to **Azure Database for PostgreSQL server**.
1. For each database, click **Server parameters**.
1. Search for `log_retention_days`.
1. Enter a value in range 4-7 (inclusive) and save.