Platform9 Related Package Installation Failing Due To Apt Cache Corruption.

Problem

The host/node will remain Disconnected to Platform9 Management Plane. Within the node Platform9 services like hostagent, and comms will be in failed state due Platform9 related package installation failure.

In the hostagent logs, the errors related to package removal/installation can be observed as shown below:

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Environment

  • Platform9 Managed OpenStack - v5.4 and Higher.
  • Ubuntu Operating system.

Cause

The apt cache on the affected node could be corrupted.

Resolution

Updating the repo on the affected node should fix this issue, as shown below:

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