Linux: Uninstalling Tivoli Storage Manager

You can use the following procedures to uninstall Tivoli® Storage Manager. Before you remove Tivoli Storage Manager, ensure that you do not lose your backup and archive data.

Before you begin

Complete the following steps before you uninstall Tivoli Storage Manager:
  • Complete a full database backup.
  • Save a copy of the volume history and device configuration files.
  • Store the output volumes in a safe location.

About this task

You can uninstall Tivoli Storage Manager by using any of the following methods: a graphical wizard, the command line in console mode, or silent mode.

What to do next

See Linux: Installing the Tivoli Storage Manager server components for installation steps to reinstall the Tivoli Storage Manager components.