Uninstalling the Nodinite RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent
Easily and safely remove the Nodinite RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent from your environment. This guide provides a step-by-step process to ensure a clean uninstall, avoid common pitfalls, and maintain a healthy integration landscape.
What you will achieve with this guide:
- ✅ Complete, step-by-step uninstallation for the Nodinite RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent
- ✅ Avoid unnecessary alerts and configuration issues
- ✅ Troubleshoot and resolve uninstall problems quickly
- ✅ Access to expert support if needed
Nodinite version 7
Preferred Method: Portal-Based PowerShell Script
In Nodinite v7, agent uninstallation is automated through the Portal-based PowerShell scripts. This modern approach:
✅ Automates agent removal via PowerShell commands
✅ Removes multiple agents simultaneously with consistent settings
✅ Eliminates manual uninstallation steps and reduces human error
✅ Centrally manages uninstallation from the Portal
Nodinite version 6 (Add or Remove Programs - Legacy)
Warning
The Add or Remove Programs uninstallation method for Nodinite v6 is deprecated and will be retired. Please upgrade to Nodinite v7 for the modern Portal-based scripted uninstallation experience.
You can uninstall the Nodinite RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent either by running the installer directly or by using 'Add or Remove Programs' in Windows.
- Add or Remove Programs
- Running the MSI
Note
Before uninstalling, remove the Monitoring Agents and any Resources in use within Monitor Views. This prevents unnecessary alerts and ensures a smooth transition.
If you uninstall the agent without removing the Monitoring Agents, users will receive error alerts, and the Monitoring Agent Configuration will appear as unavailable in the list of Monitoring Agents.
Example of an uninstalled and therefore unavailable Monitoring Agents:
Generic example of unavailable Monitoring Agents.
Uninstall guide
Follow these steps to uninstall the RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent.
Before You Uninstall
Important
Remove Nodinite configurations BEFORE uninstalling the agent to prevent continuous error alerts for all users.
Required Configuration Changes
Before clicking Uninstall, complete these steps in the [Web Client][]:
- Remove Resources – Delete all Resources monitored by this agent
- Remove Monitoring Agent Configuration – Delete the agent from Monitoring Agents
- Update Monitor Views – Remove this agent from all Monitor Views
What Happens If You Skip This?
❌ Users receive continuous error alerts: "Monitoring agent unavailable"
❌ Agent appears broken in Monitoring Agents list
❌ Monitor Views display errors for missing agent
❌ Cleanup requires manual intervention across all views
Example of unavailable agent:
An unavailable Monitoring Agent appears in the list if not removed before uninstalling.
Step 1: Add or Remove Programs
Use the Windows built-in feature to remove installed programs.
Windows 'Add or remove programs' feature.
From the list of installed programs, select the RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent.
![Remove Installation][]
List of installed Nodinite applications.
Step 2: Start the installer
Alternatively, double-click the MSI file to start the [un]-installation of the Nodinite RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent.
MSI installer for the RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent.
Step 3: Welcome Screen
When you launch the MSI or start from 'Add or Remove Programs', a Welcome screen appears.
Welcome screen for the uninstallation process.
Click 'Next' to continue or 'Cancel' to exit.
Step 4: Change, Repair or Remove the installation
In the 'Change, repair or remove installation' dialogue, click 'Remove' to uninstall the agent and proceed.
Change, repair, or remove installation dialogue.
Step 5: Remove Program
Click 'Remove' to remove the agent and proceed.
![Remove Program][[Remove Installation]]
Remove program confirmation screen.
Step 6: Completed setup
The final step of the uninstallation will indicate either a success or a premature exit.
Successfully uninstalled example.
Click Finish to exit the installer.
Troubleshooting
A failed uninstallation will result in a premature exit.
Failed uninstallation example.
Support
If you need help, contact our Support.
Additional troubleshooting information may be available in the Windows Event Logs.