Delete Virtual Network in Azure
Why would I want to delete a virtual network in Azure?
Any resource in Azure portal can be deleted if they are no longer needed.
Will deleting a virtual network affect other resources in my Azure environment?
Yes, deleting a virtual network in Azure will also delete the associated subnets, network security groups, and any connected virtual machines.
Can I undo the deletion of a virtual network in Azure?
No, deletion of a Virtual network in Azure is irreversible. This process can’t be undone.
Is there a way to automate the deletion of virtual networks in Azure?
Yes, You can automate the process of creation/deletion of virtual networks using pipelines or Azure Automation.
What precautions needed to be taken while deleting a Virtual network?
Follow the necessary precautions while deleting a virtual network
- Ensure whether you have proper permissions to delete a Virtual network.
- Check whether there are no critical resources depending on your Virtual network.
- Backup necessary resources and data.
How to Delete Virtual Network in Azure
We often create virtual networks in Azure to manage and maintain our virtual machines. When the virtual machines or resources are no longer needed, we manage them by deleting the virtual machines, and sometimes we may also find the virtual network is no longer needed. We may find the VNET no longer needed considering the factors including resource usage, project lifecycle, and cost optimization. In this article, let us understand deleting a Virtual Network in Azure with different approaches. Before diving into the topic, let us have an overview of the Virtual network in Azure.
Azure Virtual Network allows its customers to create, manage, monitor, and secure connectivity between Azure resources and their on-premise environments.