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--- ics:keydb:admin_manage_inventory [2021/03/06 03:14] – [Manage key inventory] dfiorell
+++ ics:keydb:admin_manage_inventory [2021/03/06 03:19] (current) – dfiorell
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   * [[ics:keydb:admin_manage_inventory#serial_number|Define a Serial Number]]
   * [[ics:keydb:admin_manage_inventory#retire_a_key|Retire a Key]]
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   * Click the 'Save' button
-To delete a key/serial entry follow the steps below:
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+===== Retire a Key =====
+If a Key is no longer needed, it doesn't need to be deleted, it can be retired. Retired keys are kept in the system so their history remains searchable and they still show up in some reports. It is preferred to retire keys than to delete them.
+to retire a key follow the steps below:
+  * Select the 'Key/Serial' option from the 'DB Maintenance' menu
+  * Use the filter boxes below the list to display the desired Key/Serial entry
+  * Click the 'Edit' link on the right side of the list for the desired Key/Serial entry
+  * Click the 'Yes' radio button under **Retired**
+  * Click the 'Save' button
+If a key must be deleted, follow the steps below:
   * Select the 'Key/Serial' option from the 'DB Maintenance' menu
   * Use the filter boxes below the list to display the desired Key/Serial entry
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   * Click the 'Delete Key' link on the right hand side of the page
   * Click the 'OK' button on the Delete confirmation dialogue