3.3.3. Uninstall JBoss EAP 6 (Graphical Installer)

Summary

This section details the steps required to uninstall an instance of JBoss EAP 6 that was installed using the graphical installer.

Prerequisites

  • Backup any modified configuration files and deployments that may be reused in a later instance.

Procedure 3.6. Uninstall JBoss EAP 6 (Graphical Installation)

  1. During the installation of JBoss EAP 6 on the target machine, a directory called Uninstaller was created in the directory where you had installed JBoss EAP 6. This directory contains a file called uninstaller.jar. Navigate to this directory in a terminal window.
  2. Launch the GUI uninstaller by executing the following command: 
    java -jar uninstaller.jar
  3. The execution of the command will launch the graphical uninstaller as shown in the following figure. Select the check box if you want to delete the EAP_HOME directory.
    Uninstall JBoss EAP 6 using the graphical installer

    Figure 3.4. Uninstall JBoss EAP 6 using the graphical installer

  4. Press the Uninstall button to start the uninstall process.
  5. When the uninstall process is finished, press the Quit button to exit the uninstaller.
  6. After a successful uninstall, you may want to manually remove the Uninstaller directory from where you launched the uninstaller.
Result:

JBoss EAP 6 is uninstalled from your server.

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