.drop graph_snapshot (preview)

Applies to: ✅ Azure Data Explorer

Note

This feature is currently in public preview. Functionality and syntax are subject to change before General Availability.

Deletes a specific graph snapshot from a graph model.

Permissions

To run this command, the user needs Database Admin permissions or Graph admin permissions.

Syntax

.drop graph_snapshot GraphModelName.SnapshotName

Parameters

Name Type Required Description
GraphModelName String ✅ The name of the graph model that the snapshot belongs to.
SnapshotName String ✅ The name of the graph snapshot to drop.

Returns

This command returns a table with the following columns:

Column Type Description
Name String The name of the dropped snapshot.
SnapshotTime DateTime The time when the snapshot was created.
ModelName String The name of the graph model.
ModelId String The unique identifier of the graph model.
ModelCreationTime DateTime The time when the graph model was created.

Examples

Drop a specific graph snapshot

.drop graph_snapshot SocialNetwork.OldSnapshot

Output

Name SnapshotTime ModelName ModelId ModelCreationTime
Latest 2025-05-21 10:47:05.9122575 SomeGraph eeeeeeee-4f4f-5a5a-6b6b-777777777777 2025-05-21 10:47:05.8611670

Notes

  • The .drop graph_snapshot command permanently deletes a specific graph snapshot. This operation can't be undone.
  • Before dropping a snapshot, ensure that no queries or processes are currently using it.
  • Dropping a snapshot doesn't affect the graph model from which it was created.
  • To drop all snapshots for a specific graph model, use the .drop graph_snapshots command.

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