bobgaddie,
Unfortunately there is not easy way to delete "linked" objects. One reason for not automatically deleting linked objects is that objects can be shared by other policies and objects. Deleting automatically could or would adversely effect other policies.
So the best way to delete an object is to manually delete necessary objects. If a fault is raised, most times there is an icon "2 boxes with arrow" that can be clicked on to expand the object effected and then you can delete.
Another way to delete objects easier is to use the REST API. This method takes a little time to setup but it makes it easier in the the long run.
- enable the "api inspector" to record the REST API POST
- delete an object (for example, a vlan pool)
- save the REST API POST for deleting the object
- create a template post in POSTMAN for deleting this specific object
- in future if you need to delete this particular object, simply change the name of object in the POST and send to APIC.
Example of deleting a VLAN Pool with the name "Delete-Vlan-Pool"
API POST:
method: POST
url:
https://1.2.3.4/api/node/mo/uni/infra.json
payload
{"infraInfra":{"attributes":{"dn":"uni/infra","status":"modified"},"children":[{"fvnsVlanInstP":{"attributes":{"dn":"uni/infra/vlanns-[Delete-Vlan-Pool]-dynamic","status":"deleted"},"children":[]}}]}}
You would do this for every common object type that you regularly delete. Also, if you don't share policies, use an unique name for all policies related to the Parent Policy. This way you can use the same "Name" for each related object to delete.
I hope this helps.
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Thank you!
T.
