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Openstack / Delete Subnet

Delete Subnet

Deletes a specific subnet from the OpenStack environment.

$
Terminal
openstack subnet delete <subnet_id_or_name>

When To Use

When reconfiguring cloud infrastructure after testing or deployment phase.

Pro Tip

Run `openstack subnet show {{subnet_id}}` beforehand to verify dependencies and avoid breaking associated resources.

Warning

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

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Generated Command
openstack subnet delete <subnet_id_or_name>

Anatomy of Output

Understanding the result

+--------------+------------+ Header: Subnet Deletion Result

Indicates the result header of the operation.

| id | subnet-123456 | Deleted Subnet ID

Confirms which subnet was removed.

| status | DELETED | Deletion Status

Displays the current status post deletion.

Troubleshooting

Common pitfalls

ERROR: Conflict: Subnet 'subnet-123' is in use.

Solution: Check for instances or networks using the subnet and terminate them first.

ERROR: NotFound: Subnet 'subnet-xyz' not found.

Solution: Verify the subnet ID or name before attempting deletion.

ERROR: BadRequest: Invalid input for delete operation.

Solution: Ensure you have permission and the correct syntax for deleting the subnet.

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.
<subnet_id_or_name>
subnet id or name
The value supplied for subnet id or name.

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