Delete a model snapshot Generally available; Added in 5.4.0

DELETE /_ml/anomaly_detectors/{job_id}/model_snapshots/{snapshot_id}

You cannot delete the active model snapshot. To delete that snapshot, first revert to a different one. To identify the active model snapshot, refer to the model_snapshot_id in the results from the get jobs API. ##Required authorization

  • Cluster privileges: manage_ml

Path parameters

  • job_id string Required

    Identifier for the anomaly detection job.

  • snapshot_id string Required

    Identifier for the model snapshot.

Responses

  • 200 application/json
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    • acknowledged boolean Required

      For a successful response, this value is always true. On failure, an exception is returned instead.
DELETE /_ml/anomaly_detectors/{job_id}/model_snapshots/{snapshot_id} 
DELETE _ml/anomaly_detectors/farequote/model_snapshots/1491948163

curl \
 --request DELETE 'http://api.example.com/_ml/anomaly_detectors/{job_id}/model_snapshots/{snapshot_id}'
Response examples (200)
A successful response when deleting an existing model snapshot. 
{
  "acknowledged": true
}

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