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Chapter 8. Uninstalling Satellite Server and Capsule Server

If you no longer need Satellite Server or Capsule Server, you can uninstall them.

8.1. Uninstalling Satellite Server
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Uninstalling Satellite Server and Capsule Server erases all applications used on the target system. If you use any applications or application data for purposes other than Satellite Server, you should back up the information before the removal process.

Before you Begin

The uninstall script issues two warnings, requiring confirmation before removing all packages and configuration files in the system.

Warning

This script will erase many packages and config files. Important packages such as the following will be removed:

  • httpd (apache)
  • mongodb
  • tomcat6
  • puppet
  • ruby
  • rubygems
  • All Katello and Foreman Packages

Uninstall Satellite Server

  1. Uninstall Satellite Server. 

    # katello-remove
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    Once these packages and configuration files are removed there is no going back.
If you use this system for anything other than Katello and Foreman you probably
do not want to execute this script.
Read the source for a list of what is removed.  Are you sure(Y/N)? y
ARE YOU SURE?: This script permanently deletes data and configuration.
Read the source for a list of what is removed.  Type [remove] to continue? remove
Shutting down Katello services...
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8.2. Uninstalling Capsule Servers
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Uninstalling Capsule Server erases all applications used on the target system. If you use any applications or application data for purposes other than Satellite Server, you should back up the information before the removal process.

Before you Begin

The uninstall script issues two warnings, requiring confirmation before removing all packages and configuration files in the system.

Warning

This script erases packages and config files. Important packages such as the following will be removed:

  • httpd (apache)
  • mongodb
  • tomcat6
  • puppet
  • ruby
  • rubygems
  • All Katello and Foreman Packages

Uninstall Capsule Server

  1. Uninstall Capsule Server. 

    $ capsule-remove
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    The following message displays. 

    Once these packages and configuration files are removed there is no going back.
If you use this system for anything other than Katello and Foreman you probably
do not want to execute this script.
Read the source for a list of what is removed.  Are you sure(Y/N)? y
ARE YOU SURE?: This script permanently deletes data and configuration.
Read the source for a list of what is removed.  Type [remove] to continue? remove
Shutting down Katello services...
    Copy to Clipboard Toggle word wrap
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