This topic describes the proper procedure for using the update installer application to remove an interim fix, a cumulative fix, or a fix pack from an extended node. The update installer program is also known as the updateInstaller program or the Update installation wizard.
Before you begin
The update installer program
removes interim fixes, cumulative fixes, and fix packs from WebSphere Application
Server nodes that are extended by the Enterprise product.
See Installing interim fixes, cumulative fixes, and fix packs to install an interim fix, a cumulative fix, or a fix pack.
Why and when to perform this task
This procedure describes a scenario
for removing an interim fix, a cumulative fix, or a fix pack from a base node,
from an entire cell, or from any part of the cell in a WebSphere Application
Server Enterprise environment.
According to the guidelines, uninstall the interim fix, cumulative fix, or fix pack from each base node in a cell before you uninstall the interim fix, cumulative fix, or fix pack from the deployment manager node.
When you install an interim fix, a cumulative fix, or a fix pack on an extended node, you actually install two fixes:
Remove the interim fix, cumulative
fix, or fix pack from the Enterprise product when you remove it from the base
or Network Deployment product.
Always uninstall the highest level interim fix, cumulative fix, or fix pack before uninstalling other interim fixes or fix packs.
Steps for this task
Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable for the update installer.
Windows systems:
Linux and UNIX systems:
If you see the interim fix, the cumulative fix, or the fix pack in one of the panels, the fix is installed.
If you see the interim fix, the cumulative fix, or the fix pack in one of the panels, the fix is not installed.
Or, does one of the following files exist in the install_root/properties/version/history directory?
These types of files indicate the installation of a fix. See Product version and history information for more information.
See Product version and history information for more information about the reports.
See TARGET NOT FOUND FOR LOOKUP for more information.
See TARGET NOT FOUND FOR LOOKUP for more information.
Ensure consistent configuration data across a cell. You can synchronize files on individual nodes or throughout your system. To synchronize files throughout the system, use the deployment manager administrative console page, System administration > Nodes > check_each_node_name > Full Resynchronization. You can use the administrative console page, System Administration > Node Agents > nodeagent > File Synchronization Service, to specify automatic synchronization every minute until all base node servers are brought online.
Results
You can successfully remove interim fixes and fix packs from extended nodes.
What to do next
Return to Uninstalling interim fixes, cumulative fixes, and fix packs to continue.