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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 delete
file 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/tmp
dcd.core
rpd.core
snmpd.core
user@host> file delete /var/tmp/snmpd.core

user@host> file list /var/tmp

dcd.core
rpd.core

file delete (Routing Matrix)

user@host> file list lcc0-re0:/var/tmp
dcd.core
rpd.core
snmpd.core
user@host> file delete lcc0-re0:/var/tmp/snmpd.core

user@host> file list /var/tmp

dcd.core
rpd.core

Published: 2013-08-15

Published: 2013-08-15