13 Replies Latest reply on Mar 19, 2016 8:41 AM by 1354452

Oracle VM manager Installation

1042337 Aug 6, 2015 5:01 AM

Hello,

when I am trying to install OVM Manager on Oracle Linux server 6.7, getting below issue. It says we can install on oracle linux server 5.5 or higher, and I am trying on Oracle linux server 6.7, but it gives this error. Do I miss something here, please let me know.

./runInstaller.sh

Oracle VM Manager Release 3.3.3 Installer

Oracle VM Manager Installer log file:

/var/log/ovmm/ovm-manager-3-install-2015-08-05-214622.log

Please select an installation type:

1: Install

2: Upgrade

3: Uninstall

4: Help

Select Number (1-4): 1

Starting production with local database installation ...

Verifying installation prerequisites ...

Oracle VM Manager can only be installed on a 64 bit Oracle Linux version 5.5 and higher.

Current version is 'oracle' version '6.7'

Configuration verification failed ...

Linux ovmmanager 3.8.13-68.3.4.el6uek.x86_64 #2 SMP Tue Jul 14 15:03:36 PDT 2015 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

cat /etc/oracle-release

Oracle Linux Server release 6.7

Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on

/dev/mapper/vg_mrloem12app-lv_root

50G 2.1G 45G 5% /

tmpfs 30G 0 30G 0% /dev/shm

/dev/sda1 477M 80M 368M 18% /boot

/dev/mapper/vg_mrloem12app-lv_home

72G 52M 68G 1% /home

1. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

Paul Thomas Aug 6, 2015 5:20 AM (in response to 1042337)

HI

I Had the same problem. I had build the manager previously, and had managed to break it, so was trying a reinstall when I got the same error. I had to reinstall linux(6.7) again and it worked.

I Suspect the problem may have been caused by applying all the patches on the original install after my initial install of the manager software.

DId you patch the server before trying to install? If so, it may be worth trying on a fresh install with no patches applied.

I assume you ran ./createOracle.sh first?

Paul
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2. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

1354452 Aug 7, 2015 7:37 AM (in response to 1042337)

If you have access to Oracle support, Refer: Unable to Install Oracle VM Manager 3.x on Oracle Linux 6 Update 7 (Doc ID 2040173.1)

Basically its a known issue..

A code fix will be provided through Bug 21548314 - BACKPORT REQUEST: MANAGER DOES NOT INSTALL ON OL6U7.
The workaround below can be used until the fix is available:
Rename /etc/oracle-release temporarily to /etc/xx_oracle-release.orig
Important: After the upgrade, the file should be renamed back to its original name /etc/oracle-release

Hope that helps..

Regards,
Bijith
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3. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

4edc4c49-806d-4ee2-a99f-dc3510109154 Nov 18, 2015 6:12 PM (in response to 1354452)

Don't help because if is missing the file /etc/oracle-release the procedure will stop.
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4. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

Logan Rosenstein-Oracle Nov 18, 2015 6:04 PM (in response to 4edc4c49-806d-4ee2-a99f-dc3510109154)

Did you mean since the file /etc/oracle-release was missing, the procedure stops? Just wanted to clarify.
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5. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

Avi Miller-Oracle Nov 18, 2015 8:22 PM (in response to 1042337)

This is a known issue and will be fixed in the next release of Oracle VM Manager.
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6. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

DKBDBA Jan 29, 2016 12:35 AM (in response to 1042337)

install with -n option to ignore prerequsites
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7. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

Bijith Jan 30, 2016 11:01 AM (in response to 4edc4c49-806d-4ee2-a99f-dc3510109154)

I tested it on OL 6.7 and it looks good..
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8. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

Darshan.ky Feb 3, 2016 6:41 AM (in response to 1042337)

If you are still facing this issue and /etc/oracle-release is missing, here is a workaround for you.

edit /usr/bin/lsb_release and find entry for CHECKFOR=oracle-release and replace it redhat-relase. This should help you. I had come across same issue and was failing with error:
Universal Installer error. Also make sure you haveu mask set to 022.

Regards,
Darshan
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9. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

MauritsGroenenberg Mar 14, 2016 10:11 PM (in response to 1042337)

login to My Oracle Support and download
p20492250_30_Linux-x86-64.zip
it will give you ovm manager 3.3.4 installation iso where the bug is fixed
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10. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

48f30727-27bc-4ca2-b3f9-594136766346 Mar 18, 2016 8:32 AM (in response to 1042337)

I also have almost the same problem when trying to install Oracle VM Manager on my server. It give the following error below

Please help.

Thanks;
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11. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

48f30727-27bc-4ca2-b3f9-594136766346 Mar 18, 2016 8:53 AM (in response to Darshan.ky)

Tried renameing /etc/oracle-release and replace "oracle" with "redhat" in /usr/bin/lsb-release same error still and any other solution is welcome.
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12. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

Paul Thomas Mar 18, 2016 5:25 PM (in response to 48f30727-27bc-4ca2-b3f9-594136766346)

Hi,

I think this is fixed in version 3.3.4

Regards
Paul
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13. Re: Oracle VM manager Installation

1354452 Mar 19, 2016 8:41 AM (in response to 48f30727-27bc-4ca2-b3f9-594136766346)

During the installation just use "-n" ./runInstaller.sh -n and that should skip all prerequisite

Rgds/Bijith
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