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Blockbox: Disabling Combine Uploads for On-Prem Data Retention

Running Blockbox in Offline Mode

Note: This article applies only to Blockbox deployments.

Block 64 can perform scans where the collected data is stored locally on-premises. However, please be aware that disabling data uploads limits visibility in the Combine analytics platform.

If you’ve disabled automatic uploads and wish to send data to Combine, you’ll need to perform manual data uploads.

Disabling All Uploads to Combine

In some scenarios, you may need to disable all uploads to Combine and retain data locally. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the Blockbox Web UI using the Blockbox VM's IP address.
  2. Navigate to Settings > Discovery Settings.
  3. Scroll down to the section titled "The Combine".
  4. Toggle the switch Off to disable uploads.
  5. To re-enable uploads, simply toggle the switch back to On.
  6. A message will appear in the top-right corner:
    “Setting stored successfully.” This confirms your changes have been saved.

Need Manual Uploads with Combine Access?

If you prefer to use manual uploads while still accessing all features of the Combine analytics platform, follow the steps below:

1. Run a Manual Upload Command

With Administrator privileges, open a Command Prompt and run the following:

cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Block 64 Corporation\Block 64 Discovery\php"

php.exe ../Discovery/index.php upload blockUploadD

This command will manually upload the scan data to Combine.

2. Verify Required Component

Ensure that the file mysqldump.exe is still present in the installation directory. This component is necessary for the upload to function properly.

  • If mysqldump.exe is missing, run the installer repair to restore the required files.