To delete an application partition, you need to access the directory service configuration and remove the object representing the partition. This is typically done using administrative tools that allow you to browse and modify the directory structure.
Steps to Delete an Application Partition
The core process involves navigating through the configuration data within your directory service environment to locate and remove the specific object that signifies the application partition. Follow these steps:
- Expand the configuration naming context: Begin by accessing the configuration section of your directory service. This is where settings and metadata about the directory are stored.
- Navigate to the Partitions container: Within the configuration naming context, locate and click on the Partitions container. This container holds objects representing all the directory partitions, including application partitions.
- Locate the application partition object: In the right pane, you will see objects representing different partitions. Find the object that corresponds to the application partition you wish to delete. This object is specifically referred to as the crossRef object that represents the application partition.
- Delete the object: Right-click on the crossRef object that represents the application partition and select Delete. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
By deleting the crossRef object within the Partitions container under the configuration naming context, you are effectively removing the directory service's knowledge of that specific application partition, which leads to its deletion from the directory.
This method ensures that the partition is properly unregistered and removed from the directory service structure.
