Uninstalling the Nodinite Log4Net Appender
This guide walks you through the safe and complete removal of the Nodinite Log4Net Appender. Whether you are migrating, upgrading, or troubleshooting, follow these steps to ensure a clean uninstall and avoid configuration issues.
With this guide, you will:
✅Remove all configuration and binaries safely ✅Prevent orphaned resources in Monitor Views ✅Minimize downtime and ensure rollback options ✅Access troubleshooting and support resources
You must manually uninstall the Nodinite Log4Net Appender, or make use of a custom script.
Important
You should remove the Configuration first and all applicable Resources in use within Monitor Views before uninstalling the Log4Net Appender.
Uninstall guide
Follow the steps next to uninstall the Nodinite Log4Net Appender:
Step 1: Stop .NET application(s)
Since you are changing the configurations and removing binaries you should stop the .NET application during the removal process.
First, make sure to copy everything before you begin so you can rollback any changes if later required.
Step 2: Remove configuration
- Use Notepad++ to open the
log4net.configfile, then find the following section:
<appender name="Log4NetAppender" type="Nodinite.LogAgent.Log4NetAppender.NodiniteLog4NetAppender,Nodinite.LogAgent.Log4NetAppender">
- Remove the section
Important
Beware, it is easy to damage the configuration file.
- Save the file
Step 3: Remove binaries
The following binaries were installed when you added the NuGet package reference:
Nodinite.LogAgent.Log4NetAppender.dllIBSS.Libraries.Contracts.LogRestApi.dllSystem.Net.Http.Json
You can safely remove the 1st and 2nd files.
Step 3: Restart .NET application(s)
Restart the .NET application and verify functionality.
Troubleshooting
Support
If you need help to uninstall, contact our Support.
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