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Execute snapshot lifecycle retention APIedit
Deletes any expired snapshots based on lifecycle policy retention rules.
Requestedit
POST /_slm/_execute_retention
Descriptionedit
While Snapshot Lifecycle Management retention is usually invoked through the global cluster settings for its schedule, it can sometimes be useful to invoke a retention run to expunge expired snapshots immediately. This API allows you to run a one-off retention run.
Examplesedit
To immediately start snapshot retention, use the following request:
POST /_slm/_execute_retention
This API returns the following response as retention runs asynchronously in the background:
{
"acknowledged": true
}