Uninstalling Copy Services Manager
This information guides you through uninstalling Copy Services Manager.
Uninstalling on z/OS
Follow these steps to uninstall Copy Services Manager on a z/OS system.
Before you begin
Additionally, review the information in Backing up and restoring product data.review the information on "Backing up and restoring product data," in the IBM Copy Services Manager User's Guide. It contains important details about other files and data that you need to back up before you uninstall Copy Services Manager.
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A job file can be used to uninstall Copy Services Manager.
Some of the information in the following steps is generic and must be made specific for your particular installation.
Procedure
Uninstalling on distributed systems
Follow these steps to uninstall Copy Services Manager on distributed systems.
Before you begin
Additionally, review the information in Backing up and restoring product data.review the information on "Backing up and restoring product data," in the IBM Copy Services Manager User's Guide. It contains important details about other files and data that you need to back up before you uninstall Copy Services Manager.
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Procedure
Option | Description |
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Windows | C:/Program Files/IBM/CSM/Uninstall |
Linux/AIX | /opt/IBM/CSM/Uninstall |
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The shortcut points to the uninstall executable file in the UninstallData directory.Note: The Copy Services Manager uninstaller gives you the option to either completely remove all features and components, or to leave configuration files and logs in place. If you plan to reinstall Copy Services Manager, it is suggested that you choose the option to leave these files in place. They retain user authentication data to help you get set up again faster.
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Alternatively, you can uninstall Copy Services Manager with the program-removal function that is available on the operating system on which it was installed. For example, on Windows, you can uninstall Copy Services Manager from the Start menu ( ), or from the Programs category in the Control Panel.