Q35: What can be uninstalled with the Java ES uninstaller?

Answer: The Java ES uninstaller removes only product components that were installed by the Java ES installer. You must use the version of the uninstaller that was placed on your host during initial Java ES installation.

You cannot use the uninstaller to remove shared components. When you install a new version of Java ES, the shared components are automatically upgraded to correct versions by the installer. If you need to manually uninstall shared components, refer to the Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Upgrade Guide for UNIX.

You cannot use the uninstaller to remove Sun Cluster software unless the Sun Cluster software has never been configured.

To remove components that were not installed by the Java ES installer, follow instructions in the documentation for that component.

Before uninstalling, you must be familiar with the following information in the product documentation:

• Impact of uninstaller limitations. See How the Uninstaller Works in Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for UNIX.

• Uninstaller behavior as it affects the product components. See Reviewing Uninstallation Behavior for Java ES Product Components in Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for UNIX.

• The overall process for performing uninstallation. See Chapter 8, Uninstalling, in Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for UNIX.