AWS Backup - Vault cannot be deleted? Use this script!
With AWS Backup, it is simple to create snapshots of EBS, EFS, and more. A retention period defines the number of recovery points stored within a backup vault. When removing a backup vault, you need to delete all recovery points first. Doing so is a cumbersome process. Read on to learn how to automate that task.
Tried to delete a backup vault and got the following error message?
Backup vault cannot be deleted (contains 99 recovery points). |
Check out the following script to avoid deleting recovery points manually.
Looking for a new challenge?
Make sure that to install the AWS CLI on your machine before you proceed.
The following script asks for the vault name you want to empty, fetches a list with the recovery points belonging to the backup vault, and deletes the recovery points.
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The script saved me hundreds of manual steps. I hope you will enjoy it as well!