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Uninstalling vShield Components 5
This chapter details the steps required to uninstall vShield components from your vCenter inventory.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Uninstall a vShield App Virtual Appliance,” on page 31
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“Uninstall a vShield Edge from a Port Group,” on page 31
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“Uninstall a vShield Data Security Virtual Machine,” on page 32
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“Uninstall a vShield Endpoint Module,” on page 32
Uninstall a vShield App Virtual Appliance
Uninstalling a vShield App removes the virtual appliance from the network and vCenter Server.
CAUTION Uninstalling a vShield App places the ESX host in maintenance mode. After uninstallation is
complete, the ESX host reboots. If any of the virtual machines that are running on the target ESX host cannot
be migrated to another ESX host, these virtual machines must be powered off or migrated manually before the
uninstallation can continue. If the vShield Manager is on the same ESX host, the vShield Manager must be
migrated prior to uninstalling the vShield App.
Procedure
1 Log in to the vSphere Client.
2 Select the ESX host from the inventory tree.
3 Click the vShield tab.
4 Click Uninstall for the vShield App service.
If you are uninstalling vShield App on a stateless ESX host, ignore the VIB uninstallation errors.
5 if the ESX host was in maintenance mode before you started uninstalling vShield App, remove the vShield
App virtual machines manually after the automatic uninstallation is complete.
The instance is uninstalled.
Uninstall a vShield Edge from a Port Group
You can uninstall a vShield Edge from a secured port group by using the vSphere Client.
Procedure
1 Log in to the vSphere Client.
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