4.3.1.3 Delete Repository

It is possible to delete a storage repository entirely, removing the entire directory structure from the file system where it is hosted.

To delete an owned storage repository:

  1. Make sure that all content has been removed from the storage repository you wish to delete.

  2. Select one or more repositories in the table in the management pane and click Delete Selected Repository Delete Selected Repository icon in the toolbar above.

  3. Confirm that you wish to delete the storage repository: click OK to continue.

It is also possible to remove a storage repository from the current Oracle VM Manager instance without actually removing any of its contents. This can be useful if you intend to make use of the repository within an alternate Oracle VM Manager instance.

To delete a storage repository without removing the contents:

  1. Select the repository in the table in the management pane and click Present/Unpresent Present/Unpresent icon. in the toolbar above.

  2. In the Present Repository dialog box, unpresent the storage repository from all Oracle VM Servers. Click OK.

  3. Select the repository in the tree view in the navigation pane and click Edit Selected Repository Edit Selected Repository icon in the toolbar above. Select the Release Ownership check box and click OK.

  4. Select the now unowned repository in the table and click Delete.

  5. Confirm that you wish to delete this storage repository: click OK to continue.