Note: These uninstallation instructions are derived from Splunk’s official documentation on removing apps.
Removing the PowerConnect Index (Optional)
The data index associated with the PowerConnect app is automatically removed from Splunk after uninstalling the app. However, the data is retained on the host system’s file structure. Capacity on the host can be freed by formally deleting the index through Splunk Web.
Log into Splunk as an administrative user capable of removing index data (see Splunk documentation)
Go to Settings > Data > Indexes
Find the index associated with the PowerConnect (typically “sap”) and click “Delete”
Confirm the action by clicking “Delete” when prompted
Removing the PowerConnect Role (Optional)
The role created for accessing data under the index created for PowerConnect is rendered functionally useless after uninstalling the PowerConnect app. It can be removed through Splunk Web
Go to Settings > Users and Authentication > Roles
Find the role(s) created for accessing the PowerConnect index
Click Edit > Delete
Uninstalling the PowerConnect App - Splunk Enterprise
This app can be uninstalled the same way as any Splunk app.
Log into the host machine as the user running Splunk.
For any machine running a desktop interface, open a CLI
Enter the following command into the CLI
./splunk remove app BNW-app-powerconnect -auth <splunk_username>:<password>
Note: If the “./splunk” command is not registered in the system, the full path to the Splunk executable must be given instead (Example: “/opt/splunk/bin/splunk”). Alternatively, you can add the path to the Splunk executable in the system’s PATH environment variable, allowing you to call the Splunk command on its own
(Optional) Additional cleanup can be performed by removing the “BNW-app-powerconnect” folder from each user directory within the Splunk file system
It is recommended to restart Splunk after performing the uninstall
Uninstalling the PowerConnect App - Splunk Cloud Platform
The PowerConnect app is treated as a “private app” on the Splunk Cloud platform and can be uninstalled through Splunk Web. See Splunk’s documentation on managing private apps in Splunk Cloud.
Log into Splunk Cloud
Click the gear icon (Settings) next to the app listing
Find your app on the App Management page
Click “Uninstall.”
Confirm when prompted
The latest version of the app uploaded will still be available for reinstallation via the App Management page.