# Data Management This page summarizes where data is stored and how key platform data is retained. ## Replica Environment ### Virtual Environment Storage Each virtual environment includes a home directory that persists for the life of that environment. Data stored outside the home directory may be removed when the environment is not running. When an environment is deleted, all data inside it is permanently removed. ## Replica Platform Replica performs nightly backups of critical platform data to isolated external storage. ### Butler See [Butler Admin Guide](/admin-guide/butler-admin-guide.md) for Butler storage, transfer, and audit details. ### Egress See [Egress data policy](/admin-guide/egress.md#egress-data-policy). ### Logging See [Logging data management](/admin-guide/logging.md#logging-data-management). ### Telephony Telephony data for software-defined resources is retained for at least one year. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.replicacyber.com/admin-guide/data-management.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.