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Remove-AzureRmResource

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Module:
AzureRM.Resources

Removes a resource.

Warning

The AzureRM PowerShell module has been officially deprecated as of February 29, 2024. Users are advised to migrate from AzureRM to the Az PowerShell module to ensure continued support and updates.

Although the AzureRM module may still function, it's no longer maintained or supported, placing any continued use at the user's discretion and risk. Please refer to our migration resources for guidance on transitioning to the Az module.

Syntax

Remove-AzureRmResource
      [-AsJob]
      -ResourceId <String>
      [-ODataQuery <String>]
      [-Force]
      [-ApiVersion <String>]
      [-Pre]
      [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
      [-WhatIf]
      [-Confirm]
      [<CommonParameters>]
Remove-AzureRmResource
      [-AsJob]
      -ResourceName <String>
      -ResourceType <String>
      [-ExtensionResourceName <String>]
      [-ExtensionResourceType <String>]
      [-ODataQuery <String>]
      [-ResourceGroupName <String>]
      [-Force]
      [-ApiVersion <String>]
      [-Pre]
      [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
      [-WhatIf]
      [-Confirm]
      [<CommonParameters>]
Remove-AzureRmResource
      [-AsJob]
      -ResourceName <String>
      -ResourceType <String>
      [-ExtensionResourceName <String>]
      [-ExtensionResourceType <String>]
      [-ODataQuery <String>]
      [-TenantLevel]
      [-Force]
      [-ApiVersion <String>]
      [-Pre]
      [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
      [-WhatIf]
      [-Confirm]
      [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Remove-AzureRmResource cmdlet removes an Azure resource.

Examples

Example 1: Remove a website resource

PS C:\>Remove-AzureRmResource -ResourceId "/subscriptions/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000/resourceGroups/ResourceGroup11/providers/Microsoft.Web/sites/ContosoSite" -Force

This command removes the website resource named ContosoSite. The example uses a placeholder value for the subscription ID. The command specifies the Force parameter. Therefore, it does not prompt you for confirmation.

Parameters

-ApiVersion

Specifies the version of the resource provider API to use. If you do not specify a version, this cmdlet uses the latest available version.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-AsJob

Run cmdlet in the background

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:cf
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-DefaultProfile

The credentials, account, tenant, and subscription used for communication with azure

Type:IAzureContextContainer
Aliases:AzureRmContext, AzureCredential
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ExtensionResourceName

Specifies the name of an extension resource of the resource that this cmdlet removes. For instance, to specify a database, use the following format: server name/database name

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ExtensionResourceType

Specifies the resource type for an extension resource. Specifies the extension resource type for the resource. For instance: Microsoft.Sql/Servers/Databases

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Force

Forces the command to run without asking for user confirmation.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ODataQuery

Specifies an Open Data Protocol (OData) style filter. This cmdlet appends this value to the request in addition to any other filters.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Pre

Indicates that this cmdlet considers pre-release API versions when it automatically determines which version to use.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ResourceGroupName

Specifies the name of the resource group from which this cmdlet removes a resource.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ResourceId

Specifies the fully qualified resource ID of the resource that this cmdlet removes. The ID includes the subscription, as in the following example: /subscriptions/subscription ID/providers/Microsoft.Sql/servers/ContosoServer/databases/ContosoDatabase

Type:String
Aliases:Id
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ResourceName

Specifies the name of the resource that this cmdlet removes. For instance, to specify a database, use the following format: ContosoServer/ContosoDatabase

Type:String
Aliases:Name
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ResourceType

Specifies the type of the resource that this cmdlet removes. For instance, for a database, the resource type is as follows: Microsoft.Sql/Servers/Databases

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-TenantLevel

Indicates that this cmdlet operates at the tenant level.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:wi
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

Inputs

None

Outputs

Boolean