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Why Power Platform Action Log Version 2 Uses More Dataverse Storage
Question details
Users notice an increase in Dataverse database storage consumption after switching Power Platform desktop flow action logs to Version 2.
- Product
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Switching desktop flow action logs from Version 1 to Version 2.
- Observed behavior
- Dataverse database capacity consumption increases because V2 utilizes elastic tables and database capacity instead of the file capacity used by Version 1.
Ensure you have administrator access to the Power Platform Admin Center to review your environment's storage consumption and retention policies.
Understand Storage Allocation Changes and Manage Retention Settings
Since Version 2 logs use Dataverse database capacity rather than file capacity, adjusting your Time-to-Live (TTL) settings can help manage the increased storage load.
Version 1 action logs consume Dataverse file capacity. In contrast, Version 2 utilizes Dataverse database capacity and FlowLogs elastic tables, which are designed to scale storage and throughput automatically based on workload.
Because this new logging version is a preview feature, monitoring your storage usage and configuring appropriate data retention policies is crucial to prevent unexpected database capacity limits.
Log in to the Power Platform Admin Center using your administrator credentials.
Navigate to 'Resources' in the left-hand menu and select 'Capacity' to view your current Dataverse file and database storage usage.
Check your environment's Time-to-Live (TTL) and log retention settings. Set a shorter retention period for desktop flow action logs if you need to free up database space quickly.
If you observe highly unusual storage spikes, report the unexpected behavior through the Power Platform community forums or official feedback channels so the product team can investigate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Version 2 use database capacity instead of file capacity?
Version 2 is designed to use Dataverse elastic tables, which provide better performance, scalability, and throughput for action logs compared to the file-based storage used in Version 1.
Can I switch my action logs back to Version 1?
Depending on the current state of the preview feature in your environment, administrators may be able to toggle the action log settings back to Version 1 via the Power Platform Admin Center. However, migrating to elastic tables (V2) is Microsoft's long-term direction.
What are Dataverse elastic tables?
Elastic tables are a specialized type of table in Dataverse designed specifically to handle massive volumes of data with high read and write operations, making them ideal for logging continuous desktop flow actions.
