Uninstalling PSQL on Linux or OS X
The following topics explain how to remove PSQL from your system.
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Removing a PSQL RPM Package
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Removing a PSQL TAR Package
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Removing a PSQL DMG
Removing a PSQL RPM Package
The following table lists the RPM commands to uninstall PSQL packages on Linux. You must log in as the root user using the su command before executing any of the commands.
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RPM Commands to Uninstall the PSQL Packages
To Uninstall This Package
Use This RPM Command
Server 64-bit
rpm -e PSQL
Vx Server 64-bit
rpm -e PSQL-Vx
Client 64-bit
rpm -e PSQL-Client
Client Access 32-bit
rpm -e PSQL-Client-Access
Note: Client Access should be uninstalled before uninstalling the 64-bit package to which it has been added.
*Note: Uninstalling does not remove the system databases DEFAULTDB and PERVASIVESYSDB.
Removing a PSQL TAR Package
This topic provides a table that lists the shell scripts used to remove various PSQL installations. The uninstalling of a TAR package is slightly different for Linux and OS X, as shown in the following steps.
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To uninstall a PSQL TAR installation on Linux
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At a command prompt, log in as the root user using the su command.
2
Change directories to the /usr/local/psql/etc folder where the PSQL installation scripts reside.
cd /usr/local/psql/etc
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Use the uninstall scripts from the following table that apply to your installation.
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To uninstall a PSQL TAR installation on OS X
You must be logged in as a user with administrator rights to use the sudo command.
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Open a terminal window by entering terminal in a Spotlight search.
2
At the prompt, enter a sudo command like the following to gain administrative rights to install applications:
sudo -i bash -l
3
Change directories to the /usr/local/psql/etc folder where the PSQL installation scripts reside.
cd /usr/local/psql/etc
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Use the uninstall scripts from the following table that apply to your installation.
Table 21
TAR Commands to Uninstall the PSQL Packages
Package To Uninstall
Scripts To Execute from /usr/local/psql/etc, Where They Reside
Server 64-bit
Vx Server 64-bit
./preuninstall.sh
./postuninstall.sh
The scripts must be executed in sequence: preuninstall first, followed by postuninstall.
Client 64-bit
./clientpreuninstall.sh
./clientpostuninstall.sh
The scripts must be executed in sequence: clientpreuninstall first, followed by clientpostuninstall.
Client Access 32-bit
(Linux only)
./clientaccesspreuninstall.sh
./clientaccesspostuninstall.sh
The scripts must be executed in sequence: clientaccesspreuninstall first, followed by clientaccesspostuninstall.
Note: Client Access should be uninstalled before uninstalling the 64-bit package to which it has been added.
*Note: Uninstalling does not remove the system databases DEFAULTDB and PERVASIVESYSDB.
Removing a PSQL DMG
1
In Finder, open Applications > Actian PSQL v12 and double-click PSQL Uninstaller.
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The uninstaller displays a notice about license keys remaining authorized. Do one of the following:
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Click Cancel to exit from the uninstaller if you need to manage your product keys before continuing. For more information, see License Administration Tasks in PSQL User's Guide.
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Click Continue.
3
When asked, enter an account name and password with administrator rights.
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When the installer displays the dialog saying that PSQL has been uninstalled, click OK.
*Note: Uninstalling does not remove the system databases DEFAULTDB and PERVASIVESYSDB.