file delete
Syntax
file delete filename <purge>
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
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
Release Information
Command introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.