Uninstalling the NetBackup plug-in for vSphere Client (HTML5)
You can unregister and uninstall the plug-in.
Note:
To unregister and uninstall the plug-in, the vCenter credentials require the privileges.
See vCenter privileges for managing NetBackup plug-in installation.
To unregister and uninstall the NetBackup plug-in by means of the NetBackup primary server
- On the NetBackup primary server, run the vwcp_manage command:
Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin\goodies\vwcp_manage.exe
UNIX, Linux: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/goodies/vwcp_manage
- On the End User License Agreement screen, click Accept.
- On the VMware vCenter Server Details dialog, select the vCenter from the pull-down list and enter the vCenter credentials. Click Validate.
Case1 : Unregister Plug-in when no Local Plug-in installed:
On the Unregister the Plug-in dialog, click Unregister and confirm it.
On the Finish dialog, click Close.
Case2: Unregister Plug-in when Local Plug-in installed.
On the Select the Plug-in type dialog, select the Remote plug-in and click Next.
On the Unregister the Plug-in window, click Unregister and confirm it.
On the Finish dialog, click Close.
Case3: Unregister the plugin when more then 1 plug-ins are registered
On the Select the Plug-in type dialog, select the Remote Plug-in and click Next.
On the Unregister the Plug-in window, click Unregister and confirm it.
On the Finish dialog, click Close.
Note:
This unregister's the Plug-in from the logged in NetBackup primary server but other NetBackup primary servers remain unaffected.
- Log on to the vSphere Client. If you are currently logged on, log out first.
To unregister and uninstall the NetBackup plug-in for vSphere Client (HTML5) by means of the NetBackup appliance as primary server
- Log on to the appliance as a NetBackup CLI user and run the vwcp_manage command to uninstall the plug-in.
The vwcp_manage command is located here:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/goodies/vwcp_manage
For example:
vwcp_manage --unregister - v vCenter.example.com - u vCenter_username - p password_file
Where password_file is the path to a text file that contains only the password.
Note:
As a NetBackup CLI user, you can create text files in your home directory only:
/home/nbusersFor more information on the vwcp_manage command, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide:
- Log on to the vSphere Client. If you are currently logged on, log out first.