To remove a Windows Web Application Proxy (WAP) server from a cluster, you must update the configuration on the remaining active node. Because WAP is not a standard Failover Cluster role, you cannot simply use the Failover Cluster Manager; you must use PowerShell to redefine the list of connected servers. Quick PowerShell Removal
Alternatively, you can remove it using the AD FS management console under > Web Application Proxies . remove web application proxy server from cluster
# Uninstall the Web Application Proxy role Uninstall-WindowsFeature Web-Application-Proxy To remove a Windows Web Application Proxy (WAP)
Once the cluster no longer expects the server, you can safely remove the role from the target server itself. powershell Step 1: Remove from AD FS # Uninstall
Even after role removal, some artifacts persist. Delete manually:
Uninstall-WindowsFeature Web-Application-Proxy,CMAK,RSAT-RemoteAccess Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Alternatively, you can use the Remove Roles and Features Wizard in Server Manager. Clean Up Certificates
To remove a Windows Web Application Proxy (WAP) server from a cluster, you must update the configuration on the remaining active node. Because WAP is not a standard Failover Cluster role, you cannot simply use the Failover Cluster Manager; you must use PowerShell to redefine the list of connected servers. Quick PowerShell Removal
Alternatively, you can remove it using the AD FS management console under > Web Application Proxies .
# Uninstall the Web Application Proxy role Uninstall-WindowsFeature Web-Application-Proxy
Once the cluster no longer expects the server, you can safely remove the role from the target server itself. powershell
Even after role removal, some artifacts persist. Delete manually:
Uninstall-WindowsFeature Web-Application-Proxy,CMAK,RSAT-RemoteAccess Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Alternatively, you can use the Remove Roles and Features Wizard in Server Manager. Clean Up Certificates