Why cant I delete deprecated 'advanced XML' dashboards from Search Head Cluster?

[jtfuguet]

Running the SCMA app pre-migration checks in preparation for moving our environment to Cloud, we were notified of a number of old dashboards floating around using deprecated 'Advanced XML'. As most or all of these are no longer needed, I made the decision to delete these. However, it appears that the Search and Reporting app (where most of these dashboards reside) is not managed by our SHC deployer, and the old dashboards themselves cannot be deleted from the GUI settings > user interface > views. As shown below, most dashboards (top) have a Delete option, but none of the AXML dashboards allow this action. 

Other than manually 'rm -rf'ing on the backend for all our search heads, is there another way I can easily delete these dashboards?

[richgalloway]

If the dashboards somehow found their way into the /default folder then you will not be able to delete them using the UI.  Otherwise, check the permissions on the dashboards to make sure you have write access to them.  Failing that, the CLI may be your best answer.

[isoutamo]

Hi

probably "rm -f <AXML file>"  is the only option for you? And remember that never try to add search app to Deployer to clean up these!!!

Have you try to look that via "Settings -> All Configurations"? With some objects (e.g. users private) that could help you.

My advise for future is never put any KO inside Search app. You always should use separate app(s) for your own KOs and manage those via Deployer. 

r. Ismo