Deleting a service instance

You delete a service instance through its context menu.

Delete a service instance if it is no longer used, in particular as a preparation for removing the program code that corresponds to the service.

Before you delete a service, undo all updates that you have made to accomodate the service instance (see Undoing updates to a system configuration). Otherwise these updates are preserved beyond the existence of the service and can, therefore, lead to an inconsistent system configuration.

msys for Setup permits a forced deletion of service instances even if updates for the service instance itself or for dependent services have not been undone. Only resort to a forced deletion if:

Before you begin:

Steps for deleting a service instance

  1. In the resource tree, expand the sysplexes folder, the folder for the sysplex you want to work with, and the folder for the system you want to work with.
  2. Click the control panel in the system folder. A list of available service instances and service templates is displayed in the list view.
  3. Expand the service template of the service for which you want to delete an instance.
  4. Select the instance that you want to delete.
  5. Click File --> Delete on the menu.
    Note:
    This menu item is only present if you are authorized for that service.

Result: The service instance is deleted and no longer shown in the list view.