Openstack / Delete Network
Delete Network
Deletes a specified network from OpenStack.
openstack network delete <network_id_or_name> openstack network delete <network_id_or_name> #!/bin/bash
# Delete Network
openstack network delete {{network_id_or_name}} import subprocess
# Delete Network
# Make sure to replace <placeholders> with actual values
def run_command():
cmd = [
"openstack",
"network",
"delete",
"<network_id_or_name>"
]
try:
print(f"Executing: {' '.join(cmd)}")
subprocess.run(cmd, check=True)
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
print(f"Error: {e}")
except FileNotFoundError:
print("Error: openstack not found. Please install it first.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
run_command() When To Use
During maintenance activities or when decommissioning services reliant on the network.
Pro Tip
Force deletion with `--force` to remove networks with pending dependencies; however, this may cause service disruption.
Warning
Destructive operation. Confirm the target path and keep a backup before executing.
Command Builder
Tune the command before you copy it
openstack network delete <network_id_or_name> Anatomy of Output
Understanding the result
+--------------------------------------+---------------------------------+ Deletion Confirmation Confirms successful deletion of the network.
| ID | net-old-01 | Deleted Network ID Unique identifier of the deleted network.
| Status | deleted | Deletion Status Indicates the network has been successfully removed.
+--------------------------------------+---------------------------------+ End Output End of deletion confirmation.
Troubleshooting
Common pitfalls
Network not found: net-invalid
Solution: Ensure the provided network ID or name is correct.
You are not authorized to perform this action
Solution: Review user permissions for network management in your OpenStack project.
Failed to delete network: in use
Solution: Disconnect any dependent resources before attempting deletion.
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.
-
<network_id_or_name> - network id or name
- The value supplied for network id or name.
Alternative Approaches
Comparable commands in other tools
Alternative cloud infrastructure tools for the same job.
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