Remove-AzureRmBackupVault

Reference

Module:: AzureRM.Backup

Deletes a Backup vault.

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Although the AzureRM module may still function, it's no longer maintained or supported, placing any continued use at the user's discretion and risk.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-AzureRmBackupVault
      [-Force]
      [-Vault] <AzureRMBackupVault>
      [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
      [-WhatIf]
      [-Confirm]
      [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Remove-AzureRmBackupVault cmdlet deletes an Azure Backup vault. Before you can delete a Backup vault, it must be empty. Use the Remove-AzureRmBackupContainer cmdlet to remove infrastructure as a service (IaaS) virtual machine backup data from the vault. Use the Delete-RegisteredServer cmdlet to remove other registered servers and backup data.

Examples

Example 1: Delete an Azure Backup vault

PS C:\>Get-AzureRmBackupVault -Name "Vault03" | Remove-AzureRmBackupVault

This command gets the Azure Backup vault named Vault03 by using the Get-AzureRmBackupVault cmdlet. The command passes that vault to the current cmdlet by using the pipeline operator. The current cmdlet removes the vault.

Parameters

-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

-Force

Type:	SwitchParameter
Position:	1
Default value:	None
Required:	False
Accept pipeline input:	False
Accept wildcard characters:	False

-Vault

Specifies a Backup vault that this cmdlet removes. To obtain an AzureRmBackupVault, use the Get-AzureRmBackupVault cmdlet.

Type:	AzureRMBackupVault
Position:	0
Default value:	None
Required:	True
Accept pipeline input:	True
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

AzureRMBackupVault

Parameters: Vault (ByValue)

Outputs

Void

Notes

None