Chapter 5. Uninstalling Capsule Server
Uninstalling Capsule Server deletes all applications that are used on the target system. If you use any applications or application data on the target system for purposes other than running Capsule Server, you must back up the information before uninstalling Capsule.
To uninstall Capsule, use the katello-remove command. Before deleting all packages and configuration files in the system, the katello-remove command displays two warnings that require your confirmation.
The katello-remove command deletes the following packages and configuration files:
- httpd (apache)
- mongodb
- tomcat6
- puppet
- ruby
- rubygems
- All Katello and Foreman Packages
Procedure
- In the Satellite web UI, navigate to Hosts > All Hosts.
- From the Edit list to the right of the Capsule Server that you want to uninstall, select Delete .
- Navigate to Infrastructure > Capsule.
- From the Edit list to the right of the Capsule Server that you want to uninstall, select Delete.
On Capsule Server, enter the
katello-removecommand:# katello-remove
For CLI Users
On Satellite Server, list all Capsule Servers and note the FQDN and ID of the Capsule Server that you want to uninstall:
# hammer capsule list
On Satellite Server, to delete Capsule Server from the Satellite hosts list, enter the
hammer host deletecommand and specify the Capsule Server FQDN with the--nameoption:# hammer host delete --name Capsule_Server_FQDNOn Satellite Server, to delete Capsule Server from the Satellite Capsules list, enter the
hammer capsule deletecommand and specify the Capsule Server ID with the--idoption:# hammer capsule delete --id Capsule_Server_IDOn Capsule Server, enter the
katello-removecommand:# katello-remove
