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Applies to: ✅ Azure Data Explorer
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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_snapshotcommand 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.