Description
Moving or cloning a RHEL server across data centers can cause issues with its ability to use CLC-managed RHUI servers. This's because each data center homes its own RHUI. When a RHEL server is cloned or moved to a new data center, RPM will still target the RHUI in the old one. Below is an example error that can indicate this issue:
Could not contact CDS load balancer GB1T3NRHCDS02.t3n.dom, trying others.
Could not contact any CDS load balancers: GB1T3NRHCDS02.t3n.dom, GB1T3NRHCDS01.t3n.dom.
It's also possible, although rare, for the RHUI entitlement to expire. Here are two example errors that may be seen if this is the case:
https://gb3t3nrhcds01.t3n.dom/pulp/repos/content/dist/rhel/rhui/server/6/6Server/x86_64/extras/os/repodata/repomd.xml:">https://GB3T3NRHCDS01.t3n.dom/pulp/repos///content/dist/rhel/rhui/server/6/6Server/x86_64/extras/os/repodata/repomd.xml: [Errno 14] PYCURL ERROR 22 - "The requested URL returned error: 401 Authorization Required"
Error: Cannot retrieve repository metadata (repomd.xml) for repository: rhui-rhel-6-server-rhui-rh-common-rpms. Please verify its path and try again
The steps outlined in this article will provide instructions on using a script package already available on CLC. This will ensure RPM is targeting the correct RHUI servers and its entitlement is up to date.
Detailed Steps
- Navigate to the server's page in Control.
- Create a snapshot of it as a back-out plan.
- Click on the group name containing the server. Select execute package.
- You may need to select the more... dropdown menu before seeing that option.
- Enter "RHUI" in search box under PACKAGE LIBRARY. Ensure either the all or public radio buttons are selected.
- Select the target server.
- You'll only be able to select RHEL servers. Others will display Not Applicable.
- Execute the package on that server and monitor the job until completion.
- Log into the server and verify RPM/Yum is updating properly.
If you're still experiencing errors, please notify us by submitting a ticket. You can also email us at help@ctl.io.