Technical Documentation
file delete
Syntax
file delete filename<purge>
Release Information
Command introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.
Command introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.
Command introduced in Junos OS Release 11.1 for the QFX Series.
Description
Delete a file on the local router or switch.
Options
filename | — | Name of the file to delete. For a routing matrix, include chassis information in the filename if the file to be deleted is not local to the Routing Engine from which the command is issued. |
purge | — | (Optional) Overwrite regular files before deleting them. |
Required Privilege Level
maintenance
List of Sample Output
file deletefile delete (Routing Matrix)
Output Fields
When you enter this command, you are provided feedback on the status of your request.
Sample Output
file delete
user@host> file list /var/tmpdcd.core rpd.core snmpd.core
user@host> file delete /var/tmp/snmpd.coreuser@host> file list /var/tmpdcd.core rpd.core
file delete (Routing Matrix)
user@host> file list lcc0-re0:/var/tmpdcd.core rpd.core snmpd.core
user@host> file delete lcc0-re0:/var/tmp/snmpd.coreuser@host> file list /var/tmpdcd.core rpd.core
Published: 2012-03-26
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