Deleting filters

Delete filters that are no longer required.

Before you begin

Remove the filter that you want to delete from any dependent filters. If you delete a filter that is still specified in a dependent filter, the dependent filter may return incorrect or misleading event information.

About this task

As a read/write user, you can delete only filters in the My Filters list. These filters are assigned to your user.

You can delete filters that are assigned to your user, filters that are assigned to other users, filters assigned to groups, and global and system filters.

1. Open the Filter Builder.
2. From the Available Filters list, select the category that contains the filter you want to delete.
3. Select the filter and click Delete Filters.
4. A confirmation dialog appears. Click OK to delete the filter.