Do completed processes still occupy memory?

Completed processes do indeed occupy memory because Appian retains the memory used by these processes until they are eventually purged or archived. This retention allows Appian to maintain state information that might be necessary for various operational factors, such as generating reports or auditing. Even after a process completes, the data associated with it may be needed temporarily until the system decides to clear it to optimize resource usage.

In practice, this means that while completed processes may no longer be actively running or consuming CPU cycles, they can still occupy memory resources, affecting overall system performance if too many completed processes are retained for extended periods. It's important for system administrators to manage this memory effectively by implementing appropriate archiving and cleanup strategies to free up resources.