Chapter 2 Uninstalling Application Server Software

All components in the current Application Server installation directory are automatically selected for uninstallation.

• If you installed Application Server as part of a Java Enterprise System installation, see the Sun Java System Installation Guide for uninstallation instructions.

• If you installed the stand-alone version of Application Server it is important to use the uninstall routine described here. If you attempt another method, problems arise when you try to reinstall the same version or when you install a new version.

• If you do not stop all domains before the uninstallation, orphaned processes might exist on your system after the uninstallation. On UNIX, identify the processes using the ps -ef command and terminate them using the kill command.

Running the Uninstallation Program

To uninstall the Application Server software, perform the following steps.

To Run the Uninstallation Program on UNIX or Linux

Before You Begin

Make sure that you have stopped all domains and other related processes, including deploytool, command prompts using the installation directory or its subdirectories, and any applications using Java^TM 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE^TM platform) files bundled with the product.

1. Navigate to your Application Server installation directory.

2. Invoke the uninstall program as follows:

   • To use the uninstall that has a graphical interface, at the command prompt, type:

     ./uninstall

   • To use the uninstall that has a command-line interface, at the command prompt, type:

     ./uninstall -console

To Run the Uninstallation Program on Windows

Before You Begin

Make sure that you have stopped all domains and other related processes, including deploytool, command prompts using the installation directory or its subdirectories, and any applications using Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE platform) files bundled with the product.

1. Invoke the Uninstallation program in one of the following ways:

   • Under the Sun Microsystems, Application Server EE program group in the Start Programs area of your desktop, click Uninstall.

   • Invoke the uninstall program through the Control Panel:

     1. Navigate to the Control Panel.

     2. Choose Add/Remove Programs.

     3. From the list of installed programs, select Sun Java System Application Server Enterprise Edition.

     4. Click Remove.