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Execute snapshot retention policy API

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Execute snapshot retention policy API

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Deletes any snapshots that are expired according to the policy’s retention rules.

Request

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POST /_slm/_execute_retention

Prerequisites

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If the Elasticsearch security features are enabled, you must have the manage_slm cluster privilege to use this API. For more information, see Security privileges.

Description

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Manually applies the retention policy to force immediate removal of expired snapshots. The retention policy is normally applied according to its schedule.

Examples

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To force removal of expired snapshots:

response = client.slm.execute_retention
puts response
POST /_slm/_execute_retention

Retention runs asynchronously in the background.

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