Uninstalling IBM Spectrum Control in a multiple-server environment

You can uninstall IBM Spectrum Control by using the uninstallation program. This uninstallation process requires minimal user interaction.

To uninstall the software in a multiple-server environment, complete the following steps:

1. Complete these steps on Server B:
   1. Log on to Server B with the appropriate user privileges to uninstall the IBM Spectrum Control components.
   2. Start the IBM Spectrum Control uninstallation program.
      For the Windows operating system, click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Highlight IBM Spectrum Control and click Uninstall/Change.

      For the AIX® or Linux® operating system, run the following command from the root directory:

      installation_dir/_uninst/uninstall

      where installation_dir is the location where IBM Spectrum Control is installed.

      A window is displayed that indicates that all IBM Spectrum Control components installed on the system will be uninstalled.

   3. Click Uninstall. A confirmation is displayed.
   4. Click Next to start the uninstallation process.
      Tip:

      Remember the following for your operating system:

      • For the Windows operating system, when the uninstallation process is finished, a window is displayed so you can choose to start your system now or later. You must restart the system before you can reinstall IBM Spectrum Control.

      • For the AIX or Linux operating system, you do not have to restart your system.
2. Complete these steps for Server A:
   1. Log on to Server A with the appropriate user privileges to uninstall the IBM Spectrum Control database repository.
   2. Start the IBM Spectrum Control uninstallation program.
   3. Follow the instructions to uninstall the database repository.
3. If an error occurred during the installation process, review the installation log files.