SnapCenter PowerShell Commands
Remove-SdSnapshot
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Removes Snapshot copies created on Windows disks, SMB shares, or storage system volumes.
Syntax
Remove-SdSnapshot [-Path] <Object[]> [-Snapshot] <String[]> [-Session] <String> [-Host] <String>
Detailed Description
Removes Snapshot copies created on Windows disks, SMB shares, or storage system volumes.Related cmdlets: New-SdSnapshot, Rename-SdSnapshot, and Restore-SdSnapshot
Parameters
| Name | Description | Required? | Pipeline Input | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Path |
Specifies the SMB shares, volume, or logical disk for the Snapshot copies you want to delete. You cannot mix a logical disk or mount point with SMB shares in the same input path. |
true |
true (ByPropertyName) |
|
Snapshot |
Specifies the list of Snapshot copies you want to delete. |
true |
true (ByPropertyName) |
|
Session |
Specifies the session ID from Open-SmConnection. |
false |
true (ByPropertyName) |
|
Host |
Specifies the name or IP address of the host on which you execute the operation. The default is your local machine. |
false |
true (ByPropertyName) |
Examples
Example 1: Removing a Snapshot copy on a SMB share
PS C:\> Remove-SdSnapshot -Path "\\172.17.12.101\share" -Snapshot "snapshot_1"
This example syntax removes the Snapshot copy snapshot_1 created on SMB share \\172.17.12.101\share.
Example 2: Removing specified Snapshot copies on multiple SMB shares
PS C:\> Remove-SdSnapshot -Path "\\172.17.12.101\share1","\\172.17.12.101\share2" -Snapshot "snapshot_1","snapshot_2"
This example removes Snapshot copies snapshot_1 and snapshot_2 created on SMB shares \\172.17.12.101\share1 and \\172.17.12.101\share2.
Example 3: Removing a new Snapshot copy on a SMB share
PS C:\> New-SdSnapshot -Path "\\172.17.12.101\share" | Remove-SdSnapshot
This example removes the new Snapshot copy on SMB share \\172.17.12.101\share.
Example 4: Removing a Snapshot copy on a disk
PS C:\> Remove-SdSnapshot -Path D: -Snapshot "snapshot_1"
This example syntax removes the Snapshot copy snapshot_1 created on the disk drive D:.