Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for Microsoft Windows

Verifying Prerequisites

The following table lists the tasks that you should perform before uninstallation. Some of the tasks might not apply to your particular situation.

The left column lists the order in which you should perform the tasks and the right column contains other useful information and the location of instructions.

Table 7–1 Checklist

Task Description 

Instructions or Helpful Information 

1. Review the needs and behaviors of each Java ES component you plan to uninstall. 

Reviewing Uninstallation Behavior for Java ES Components

2. Identify component dependencies that result from configuration and take appropriate measures, such as backing up data, unconfiguring the dependent Java ES component from the supporting Java ES component, or uninstalling the Java ES components in the proper order. 

Handling Interdependencies

3. Back up or archive configuration or user data for Java ES components you are uninstalling if you plan to reuse this data in subsequent installations. 

Reviewing Uninstallation Behavior for Java ES Components

4. Make sure the Directory Server instance that hosts the configuration directory is running. Note: In most cases, the web container and Directory Server should be running, while the other servers should be shut down before uninstalling. 

This Directory Server instance must be running so that the uninstaller can unconfigure the Java ES components that you are uninstalling.