in centos8 /usr/share/redhat-release is a symlink to centos-release. When register client to rmt, rpm tries to update centos-release.rpm to sll-release.rpm and fails because it cannot convert symlink to directory. Solution is to remove the file before register.
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[ ] I have verified that my code follows RMT's coding standards with rubocop.
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[ ] I have documented the MANUAL.md file with any changes to the user experience.
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symlink, but rpm expected directory.
Description
in centos8 /usr/share/redhat-release is a symlink to centos-release. When register client to rmt, rpm tries to update centos-release.rpm to sll-release.rpm and fails because it cannot convert symlink to directory. Solution is to remove the file before register.
Fixes # (issue)
Change Type
Please select the correct option.
Checklist
Please check off each item if the requirement is met.
rubocop.MANUAL.mdfile with any changes to the user experience.package/obs/rmt-server.changes.Other Notes
Please use this space to provide notes or thoughts to the team, such as tips on how to review/demo your changes.