Bridge Software Uninstallation
Overview
This section provides guidance on uninstalling the Bridge software from your infrastructure.
Before Uninstallation
Before uninstalling Bridge, ensure you have:
- Deleted all tenants - Remove all tenants from the system
- Exported critical data - Back up any necessary configuration or data
- Documented setup - Record current configuration for reference
- Notified users - Inform all stakeholders of the uninstallation
- Stopped all operations - Ensure no active jobs or services
Uninstallation Process
To uninstall Bridge software, please reach out to Armada point of contact.
Contact Information
- Reach out to your Armada support contact
- Provide details about your deployment:
- Current Bridge version
- Number of nodes
- Deployment type (NVIDIA AIR, ARMADA SIMULATION, or physical)
- Reason for uninstallation
What Armada Support Will Assist With
The Armada support team will:
- Plan Uninstallation - Develop a safe uninstallation strategy
- Coordinate Timing - Schedule the uninstallation process
- Execute Removal - Remove Bridge software and components
- Verify Cleanup - Ensure all components are properly removed
- Data Recovery - Assist with any data recovery needs
- Documentation - Provide uninstallation records
Important Considerations
Data Loss
- Permanent Deletion - All Bridge-related data will be deleted
- Backup First - Export all necessary data before uninstallation
- No Recovery - No automated recovery mechanism exists
- Archive Strategy - Consider archiving data before deletion
Infrastructure Impact
- Resource Availability - Infrastructure returns to standalone mode
- Configuration Loss - All Bridge configurations will be removed
- Integration Loss - Any integrations with Bridge will be severed
- Access Control - Bridge-based access controls will be removed
Timeline
- Planning - Allow time for data extraction and planning
- Execution - Uninstallation takes time (exact duration varies)
- Verification - Post-uninstallation verification may be needed
- Support - Armada support team manages the entire process
Post-Uninstallation
After uninstallation:
- Verify Removal - Confirm all Bridge components are removed
- Cleanup - Remove any remaining Bridge configurations
- Infrastructure Check - Verify infrastructure stability
- Documentation - Archive all related documentation
- Support Closure - Close support tickets related to Bridge
Alternative: Maintenance Mode
If you need temporary access suspension rather than complete uninstallation:
- Discuss with Armada support team
- Pause deployments rather than remove them
- Maintain configuration for future re-deployment
- Preserve data and settings
Support Contact
For any questions or to initiate the uninstallation process:
Contact your Armada point of contact or Armada support team
They will provide:
- Technical guidance
- Uninstallation checklist
- Timeline and scheduling
- Data preservation assistance
- Post-uninstallation support
Related Tasks
- Tenant Deletion - Must be completed before uninstallation
- Infrastructure Management - Understanding your infrastructure