Data collection for offline analysis
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Database data information
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Collect information relating to actual database data size usage and index 
configuration.



1. Log in on the primary unified node.
2. Run the following commands, and save the output to a file:

   ``voss db_collection_stats``

   and 

   ``voss db_index_stats``

3. Send the file with the output to VOSS L2.


Log collection
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Logs must be extracted to enable offline performance analysis of a platform.


For each node:

1. Log in as platform.
2. Run the following command:

   ``log collect start YYYY-MM-DD end YYYY-MM-DD``

   .. note:: 

      The **start** and **end** parts of this command must cover the period over which performance 
      analysis is required. 

3. Send the output files from each node to VOSS L2.


Export installed patch information
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Ensures platform has all recommended patches installed.


1. Log into Automate Admin Portal.
2. Navigate to **About > Extended Version** menu.
3. Open **Patches** tab.
4. Export to JSON (via Actions button top right).
5. Send the output files from each node to VOSS L2.