Deleting a Semaphore

This task describes how to delete a specified semaphore based on its numeric ID, which can be discovered through the task, Viewing Semaphore Information.

Before you begin

To delete a semaphore, you must own the segment or have an account with privileges to delete it. If you attempt to remove a segment that you do not own, PATROL issues a permission-denied error message.

To Delete Semaphores

1. Access the MEMORY application menu as described in Accessing KM Commands and InfoBoxes.
2. Select Remove Semaphores. BMC PATROL displays the Remove Semaphores dialog box.
   
   Remove Semaphores Dialog Box
   
3. Type the numeric ID in the Semaphore ID field and click either Apply or Apply To Selected. BMC PATROL prompts you for a user name and password.
   
   Remove Semaphores Confirmation Dialog Box
   

4. Enter the user name and password of the owner of the semaphore or an account with privileges to delete it and click OK. BMC PATROL writes a confirmation message to a task window.

   Remove semaphores
   --------------- >>>>> DONE <<<<< ---------------
   

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