Python2 dppricated and all images that you select to install LinuxDiagnostic extension with fail during deployment.

[akaWrecks]

Currently Python2 is long since dead, and can't be installed using the standard yum command. Because Python2 does not come on RHEL images (particularly any image 8.x and newer), deployment fails if you have linux diagnostics enabled. These instructions are no longer viable, and more importantly, a verion of the LinuxDiagnostics extension should be implemented with Python3 support.

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[PesalaPavan]

@akaWrecks Thanks for your feedback! We will investigate and update as appropriate.

[TPavanBalaji]

@akaWrecks Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I've delegated this to content author, who will review it and offer their insightful opinions.