How to Delete Folders

This procedure describes how to delete a folder by using the browser interface. You can also delete folders by using the following command.

• fdb.f.del – Deletes a folder.

Before You Begin

To delete a folder you must have write permissions on the folder, the parent folder, and all folders contained by the folder that you need to delete.

Steps

1. View the Details page of the folder that you plan to delete.

   For more information about how to navigate to a folder's Details page, see How to View Folders.

2. Click the Delete button at the bottom of the page.

   You are asked to verify or cancel the deletion.

3. Verify that you are deleting the correct folder and click the Continue to Delete button.

   The folder that you deleted is no longer listed in the parent folder's table.

Troubleshooting

If your attempt to delete a folder failed, verify the following items.

• The folder and all objects contained in the folder (such as plans and components) are not in use.

  For more information on deleting components and plans, see N1 Grid Service Provisioning System 5.0 Plan and Component Developer’s Guide.

• The folder you attempted to delete was not created by a plug-in.

  You can only delete folders created by a plug-in by deleting the plug-in.

• The folder you attempted to delete did not contain a subfolder that was created by a plug-in.