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NOTE

The Directory Server instance must be running for the script to bind to the server.

The rem ove-ds.pl script unregisters the server from the Configuration Directory Server and removes

any related files and directories.

By default, the key and cert files are left in the instance configuration directory, and the configuration

directory is renamed rem oved.instance-name. Using the -a option (as shown) removes the security

databases, as well.

NOTE

If there is a problem with the Directory Server, like the installation failed or the server cannot be

restarted, then running remove-ds.pl script fails. In this case, try the -f option to force the

removal process.

4.7.2. Removing a Directory Server Instance and Admin Server

It is possible to remove both the Directory Server and the Admin Server (if configured on the same

system).

remove-ds-admin.pl -y -a [-f]

The -y option is required for the script to perform the removal operation. Otherwise, the rem ove-ds-

adm in.pl script performs a dry-run but does not remove any servers.

The -a option is not required, but it is recommended if a Directory Server or Admin Server instance may

be re-configured on the system later. By default, all of the security databases are preserved by the

removal script. The -a option removes the security databases, as well.

The script prompts for the administrative password.

NOTE

The Directory Server instance must be running for the script to bind to the server.

NOTE

If there is a problem with the Directory Server, like the installation failed or the server cannot be

restarted, then running remove-ds.pl script fails. In this case, try the -f option to force the

removal process.

4.8. Uninstalling Directory Server

1. Remove all of the Directory Server instances (-i instance_name) and all of their associated

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