You can remove a worker node that is no longer working correctly from a VMware Aria Operations for Logs cluster. Do not remove worker nodes that are operating correctly from a cluster.
Warning: Removing a node results in data loss. If a node must be removed, ensure that it has been backed up first. Avoid removing nodes within 30 minutes of adding new nodes.
Prerequisites
Verify that you are logged in to the VMware Aria Operations for Logs web user interface as a Super Admin user, or a user associated with a role that has the relevant permissions. See Create and Modify Roles for more information.