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title: Data Export: Reporting Database
slug: epmm/system-manager-guide/data-export-reporting-database
createdAt: 2026-10-06T07:58:36.206Z
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Monitor and reporting database (RDB) is a reporting database for Ivanti EPMM that provides a source you can query for creating reports. Use the Settings > Data Export > Reporting Database options to:

- [Generating the authentication token](docId\:fkzvQysV_r86jNsBrF6o9)
- [Configuring the Reporting Database Exporter](docId\:fkzvQysV_r86jNsBrF6o9)

Refer to the *Monitor and Reporting Database Essentials* for information on configuring and using the Reporting Database.

## Generating the authentication token

**Procedure **

1. Log in to System Manager.
2. Go to <font color="#323232">**Settings** &gt; **Data Export** &gt; **Reporting Database**</font>.
3. Go to the **Authentication Token** box.
4. Click <font color="#323232">**Generate**</font>.
5. Copy the displayed token to the clipboard. Use this token in [Configuring the Reporting Database Exporter](docId\:fkzvQysV_r86jNsBrF6o9).

## Configuring the Reporting Database Exporter

**Procedure&#xA0;**

1. Log in to System Manager.
2. Select <font color="#323232">**Settings** &gt; **Data Export** &gt; **Reporting Database**</font>.
3. Go t&#x6F;**&#x20;Export Configuration** > <font color="#323232">**Data to Export**</font>.
   - Check data categories to specify the data to export.
   - Clear data categories to specify the data to omit.

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The <font color="#323232">Device</font> option is required and cannot be cleared.
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4. Select a frequency for <font color="#323232">Run RDB Export Every</font>.
5. Select a retention time for <font color="#323232">Retain Export Data</font> For.
6. Click **Apply&#x20;**> **OK&#x20;**&#x74;o save the changes.