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Openstack / Delete Flavor

Delete Flavor

Deletes an existing OpenStack flavor.

$
Terminal
openstack flavor delete <flavor_id_or_name>

When To Use

When decommissioning resources to optimize cloud resource usage.

Pro Tip

Ensure that no instances are currently using the flavor to prevent errors during deletion.

Warning

Destructive operation. Confirm the target path and keep a backup before executing.

Command Builder

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Back to syntax
$
Generated Command
openstack flavor delete <flavor_id_or_name>

Anatomy of Output

Understanding the result

Flavor deleted: {flavor_id_or_name} Deletion Confirmation

Confirms that the specified flavor has been successfully removed.

+----------+--------------------------------+ Post-deletion Summary Separator

Indicates the start of the summary after deletion.

| ID | flavor_name | Summary of Deleted Flavor

Displays the ID and name of the deleted flavor.

Troubleshooting

Common pitfalls

FlavorNotFound: No flavor with the specified ID or name

Solution: Check the ID or name provided for accuracy.

Error: Flavor still in use

Solution: Verify that all instances using this flavor have been terminated.

Unauthorized: You are not authorized to delete this flavor

Solution: Check permissions and roles related to your user account.

Command Breakdown

What each part is doing

openstack
Base Command
The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Openstack before the shell applies any redirect operators.
<flavor_id_or_name>
flavor id or name
The value supplied for flavor id or name.

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