Quick answer: Bug tracker databases grow forever without intervention. Tracking monthly growth rate, archived bugs, and storage costs surfaces operational concerns.
Trackers outgrow their hosts. Monitor; plan; archive.
Per-month report count
New bugs filed; closed; archived. Net growth visible.
Storage costs
Per-month storage on the tracker host. Trends; predictable.
Archive policy
Bugs closed >2 years archived. Reduces active database; preserves history.
Per-attachment size
Screenshots and dumps add up. Track per type; optimize storage.
“Operational data has cost. Monitor like any other infrastructure.”
If your tracker is approaching storage limits, the archive flow is mandatory. Plan in advance.