Correct Ordered Steps to Delete IBM MQ from IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I):
1️⃣ Log in to your OpenShift cluster's web console.
2️⃣ Select Operators from Installed Operators in a project containing Queue Managers.
Navigate to the Installed Operators section and locate the IBM MQ Operator in the project namespace where queue managers exist.
3️⃣ Delete Queue Managers.
Before uninstalling the operator, delete any existing IBM MQ Queue Managers to ensure a clean removal.
4️⃣ Uninstall the Operator.
Finally, uninstall the IBM MQ Operator from OpenShift to complete the deletion process.
To properly delete IBM MQ from IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I), the steps must be followed in the correct order:
Logging into OpenShift Web Console – This step provides access to the IBM MQ Operator and related resources.
Selecting the Installed Operator – Ensures the correct project namespace and MQ resources are identified.
Deleting Queue Managers – Queue Managers must be removed before uninstalling the operator; otherwise, orphaned resources may remain.
Uninstalling the Operator – Once all resources are removed, the MQ Operator can be uninstalled cleanly.
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 Administration References:
IBM MQ in Cloud Pak for Integration
Managing IBM MQ Operators in OpenShift
Uninstalling IBM MQ on OpenShift
