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Enabling Oracle Linux Optional Repository

Problem Description

When you attempt to install or upgrade one of the Nagios products you receive the following error:

ERROR: Please enable the 'Optional' repo for your system in:

 

Resolving The Problem

You need to add the Optional repository so that Nagios XI can install the necessary prerequisites using the commands below:

yum install -y yum-utils
yum-config-manager --enable ol7_optional_latest

 

That's it! You should be able to run the installer again and complete your installation.

 

 

Final Thoughts

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http://support.nagios.com/forum/



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