This section explains how to delete an instance using WebAdmin. Always use WebAdmin to delete instances that were created or imported using WebAdmin. Because WebAdmin managementinformation cannot be deleted, WebAdmin will determine that the instance is abnormal.

Use the following procedure to delete an instance.

1. Stop the instance

   In the [Instances] tab, select the instance to stop and click .

2. Back up files.

   Before deleting the instance, back up any required files under the data storage destination, the backup data storage destination, and the transaction log storage destination.

3. Delete the instance

   In the [Instances] tab, select the instance to delete and click .

   
   

Deleting Unnecessary Directories

Deleting an instance deletes only the following lowest-level directories. If they are not required, delete them manually.

• Data storage destination

• Backup data storage destination

• Transaction log storage destination (if different from the data storage destination)