Uninstalling a patch removes all previously applied patches and returns the software to the baseline product version.

Note: Root privileges are required to uninstall a patch. Use either the uninstaller program to uninstall a patch. Failure to use one of these methods can result in an unstable system and/or inconsistent product directories.

Before Uninstallation

You must complete the following task before uninstalling the patch:
  • Stop all Domain Manager services and processes that use programs or libraries from the product.

Rollback to a Previous Patch

If you want to revert to a previous patch, you must:
  • Uninstall the currently installed patch to return to the baseline version. n Reinstall the previous patch.
  • Reinstall the previous patch.

    For example, to revert from Patch 2 to Patch 1, uninstall Patch 2, and then reinstall Patch 1.

Uninstall Patch Using the Uninstaller Program

Use the uninstaller program to uninstall a patch.
Note: : Do not to use the uninstaller program in the _uninst directory because it will remove the entire product.
  1. Change the directory or use the file navigator to find the _rpuninst directory.

    For example, /opt/InCharge/<Product>/_rpuninst on UNIX systems.

  2. Invoke the uninstaller program.

    For example, ./uninstaller on UNIX systems.

  3. Press Enter to continue the uninstallation.

Uninstall Patch Using Unattended (Silent) Mode

Use the uninstaller program to uninstall a patch.
Note: Do not to use the uninstaller program in the _uninst directory because it will remove the entire product.
  1. Change the directory or use the file navigator to find the _rpuninst directory.

    For Example, /opt/InCharge//_rpuninst on UNIX systems.

  2. Execute the uninstaller program.

    ./uninstaller -i silent on UNIX systems.

  3. Press Enter to continue the uninstallation.