Uninstall Database Security sensor on Solaris platform

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To make sure a successful uninstallation procedure, take the following precautions:

  • Check that no other user on the system is running Database Security sensor.

  • Check that no other user is accessing file resources related to Database Security sensor.

  • Make sure that the operating system account that is used to uninstall Database Security sensor has sufficient administrator rights.

  • The user account performing the uninstallation commands must be in the sudoers group to have sufficient rights. Each command is prefixed by sudo command.

Perform the following steps to complete uninstallation of sensor on Solaris platform:

  1. Open command-line window.

  2. To check the installed sensor, type the following command:

    pkginfo -il MFEDBSsensor

    The package with sensor version and build is listed.

  3. To uninstall the sensor, type the following command:

    pkgrm MFEDBSsensor

    Terminal prompts you to confirm the uninstallation. Type Yes to confirm the uninstallation.

  4. Allow the uninstallation to complete.

    pkgrm gives a comprehensive output of the uninstallation process.

  5. To check if the sensor is still installed, type the following command:

    pkginfo -il MFEDBSsensor

    Upon successful removal, no Database Security sensor package is found.

The Database Security sensor on Solaris platform is uninstalled successfully.