4.1.1 Preparations

Uninstall GDS Snapshot if it is installed on the system. For information on how to uninstall GDS Snapshot, refer to the "Installation Guide for PRIMECLUSTER(TM) GDS Snapshot".
Before uninstalling, if you are applying patch for PRIMECLUSTER by UpdateSite format, remove them by UpdateAdvisor (middleware).
For details, see help information on UpdateAdvisor(middleware) and the update information file of the patch.
Before uninstalling this software, check the following:
1. Check if the server function of Symfoware Server (*) is installed using the following command:
```
# rpm -qi FJSVrdbdb <Return>
```
  (*) Symfoware Server is divided into the following three products:
  - Symfoware Server Enterprise Edition
  - Symfoware Server Enterprise Extended Edition
  - Symfoware Server Standard Edition
2. Take corrective action as instructed below if the Server function of Symfoware Server is installed.
  When Symfoware Server is installed:
  1. Uninstall the middleware products that use the Server function of Symfoware Server. See the manual of each middleware product.
  2. Uninstall Symfoware Server. See the installation guide of Symfoware Server.
  When Symfoware Server is not installed:
  1. Uninstall the middleware products that use the Server function of Symfoware Server.
  2. Uninstall the Server function of Symfoware Server. See the manual of each middleware product.