Readme for IBM PowerVM NovaLink 2.0.1
This is the March 2021 release of IBM PowerVM NovaLink. Learn more about PowerVM NovaLink at
· https://ibm.biz/novalink-kc (Knowledge Center)
Download of the IBM PowerVM NovaLink installation media is available at the Entitled Systems Support site (ESS).
http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/OpenServlet.wss
NovaLink is entitled for download if you have a license for IBM PowerVM
· IBM PowerVM Enterprise Edition 2.2.6 5765-PVE
· IBM PowerVM Standard Edition 2.2.6 5765-PVS
· IBM PowerVM Linux Edition 2.2.6 5765-PVL
· IBM PowerVM Enterprise Edition 3.1.1 5765-PVE
· IBM PowerVM Standard Edition 3.1.1 5765-PVS
· IBM PowerVM Linux Edition 3.1.1 5765-PVL
· IBM PowerVM Enterprise Edition 3.1.2 5765-PVE
· IBM PowerVM Standard Edition 3.1.2 5765-PVS
· IBM PowerVM Linux Edition 3.1.2 5765-PVL
Table of Contents
How to update to Novalink 2.0.1
Changes in 2.0.1
Known Issues (PowerVM on Power)
PowerVM
Installation
Software Life Cycle
Supported Stack
Following releases are supported with latest Novalink 2.0.1
· Ubuntu: Ubuntu 18.04 + Python 3.6
· RHEL: RHEL8.2/8.3 + (Power9) + Python 3.6
For upgrading (From Novalink 1.0.0.16 or prior) or installing to novalink 2.0.1 follow below KC:
· https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eig/p9eig_installing.htm
Fixes and service packs for this product are available in the following online repositories:
· Ubuntu: https://public.dhe.ibm.com/systems/virtualization/Novalink/debian
· RHEL: https://public.dhe.ibm.com/systems/virtualization/Novalink/rhel/82/novalink_2.0.1
To upgrade to the 2.0.1 release:
· As novalink 2.0/2.0.1 needs a re-OS to suppoted OS RHEL8.2/8.3 or ubuntu18.04.
· To upgrade to Ubuntu 18.04, RHEL8.2 or RHEL8.3 and Novalink2.0 follow below KC:
· https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eig/p9eig_upgrade_novalink.htm
To upgrade to the 2.0.1 release from Novalink 2.0.0.0 in ubuntu environment, run the following:
· Update the apt repository cache
o sudo apt update
· Upgrade to 2.0.1. The ‘upgrade’ will upgrade all software, or you can specifically only update the NovaLink and RSCT portion.
o sudo apt upgrade (or alternatively: sudo apt install pvm-novalink rsct.basic)
· Restart pvm-rest services
o sudo systemctl restart pvm-rest
· Remove old packages that are no longer used (optional)
o sudo apt-get autoremove
To upgrade to the 2.0.1 release from Novalink 2.0.0.0 in RHEL environment, run the following:
· Update the yum repository
o sudo yum update
· Update pvm-novalink
o sudo yum install pvm-novalink pvm-core* pvm-cli pypowervm pvm-rest-app pvm-rest-server
· Restart pvm-rest services
o sudo systemctl restart pvm-rest
See the Knowledge Center documentation for more information on installing fixes and updates
· http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8eig/p8eig_updating_ubuntu_online.htm?cp=POWER8
• chlickey command enhanced to take comma separated list and file as input
• Fix for Novalink LPAR in RHEL environment lost during VIOS update/upgrade using below technote. Novalink needs to be updated before updating VIOS.
• HMC like commands
When PowerVM NovaLink is at version 2.0.0.0, you can use following HMC commands on Novalink host:
· chled
· chlparutil
· chsyscfg
· chsysstate
· chvet
· lpcfgop
· lsmemdev
· lshwres
· lsled
· lsrefcode
· lssyscfg.dev
· lssysconn
· rsthwres
· mksyscfg
· rmsyscfg
· utilization
· pvm-benchmark
· chlickey
• Console not opening Novalink RHEL8.2/RHEL8.3 Environment ( Update to Novalink 2.0.1-210406_3762 or later)
Update Novalink to build 2.0.1-210406_3762 or later to fix console issue.
• Console issue in RHEL8.2 Novalink environment
For issues like console breaking with ctrl+c/ctrl+d, password echoing, Ctrl+] not closing console properly, Junk Character on console and Up arrow not working properly on console in Novalink RHEL8.2 Environment, update socat to the version recommended in the RHEL issue below
· https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1947196
• Released on 06-07-2021, Patched for listed fixes [pvm-novalink 2.0.1-210705 ( Ubuntu 18.04 ), pvm-novalink-2.0.1-210706_3810 ( for RHEL8.x ) or later]
· Updated for WebSphere Application Server Liberty to 21.0.0.6
· Fix for RR/Inactive migration failure in PowerVC: If you are using PowerVC with novalink, it is mandatory to apply PowerVC "APAR IT37541 - VM is not coming up after Inactive migration/RR" along with this Novalink update for Remote Restart and Inactive Migration to work.
• Released on 12-07-2021, Patched for listed fixes [2.0.1-210707-3814 (Ubuntu 18.04), pvm-novalink-2.0.1-210707_3814 (for RHEL8.x) or later]
· Enabled Japanese Language support for IBMi VM.
• Released on 05-08-2021, Patched for listed fixes [pvm-novalink 2.0.1-210805-3833 (Ubuntu 18.04), pvm-novalink-2.0.1-210805_3833 (for RHEL8.x) or later]
· Fix to refresh IBMi VM Language when console is already open. If using with PowerVC, powerVC console reconnect will refresh to new language by closing and reopening console with specified language.
· If you are using Novalink with PowerVC installed
with fix "APAR IT37541 - VM is not coming up after Inactive
migration/RR", It is mandatory to apply powerVC ifix "IT37780- Inactive migration failing with npiv error" while updating Novalink
to this level.
• Fixed Spelling error in
Console Language support options. (pvm-novalink-2.0.1-210928_3950)
or later.
• Released on 02-12-2021, Patched for listed fixes [pvm-novalink 2.0.1-211202 ( Ubuntu 18.04 ), pvm-novalink-2.0.1-211202_4012 ( for RHEL8.x ) or later]
· Updated for WebSphere
Application Server Liberty to 21.0.0.10. Addressed vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-29842,
CVE-2021-35517, CVE-2021-36090
• Released
on 14-12-2021, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink 2.0.1-211212 or later)
Addressed
log4j2 vulnerability: CVE-2021-4428
• Released
on 06-01-2022, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink 2.0.1-220104 or later)
Addressed
log4j2 vulnerability: CVE-2021-45105, CVE-2021-45046, CVE-2021-44832
• Released on 23-02-2022, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink 2.0.1-220215-4088 or later)
Addressed WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile vulnerability: CVE-2022-22310, CVE-2021-39031
• Released on
22-07-2022, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink
2.0.1-220617-4190 or later)
Addressed WebSphere Application Server Liberty
Profile vulnerability: CVE-2022-22393, CVE-2022-22393
• Released on 23-09-2022, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink 2.0.1-220908-4266 or later)
Addressed WebSphere Application Server Liberty
Profile vulnerability: CVE-2022-22476, CVE-2019-11777
• Released on 21-11-2022, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink 2.0.1-221110 or later)
Addressed
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
vulnerability: CVE-2022-34165, CVE-2022-24839, CVE-2022-37734
• Released on 10-02-2023, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink-2.0.1-230201 or later)
Addressed
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
vulnerability and java: CVE-2021-29425, CVE-2022-21628, CVE-2022-21626,
CVE-2022, CVE-2022-3509, CVE-2022-3171
• Released on 17-03-2023, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink-2.0.1-230412_4487 or later)
Addressed IBM WebSphere Application Server
Liberty vulnerability: CVE-2022-45787,
CVE-2022-46364
• Released on 31-07-2023, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink-2.0.1-230626_4565 or later)
Addressed IBM WebSphere Application Server
Liberty vulnerability: CVE-2023-0482, CVE-2023-28867
Known Issues (PowerVM on Power)
No known issues.
Installation
Installation instructions for PowerVM NovaLink are available on the on-line Knowledge Center.
· https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eig/p9eig_installing.htm
PowerVM NovaLink uses versioning in the form of Version, Release, Mod Level and Fix (VRMF). Example 1.0.0.8.0
· Version and Release increments have a 3-year software support Lifecycle and follow IBM’s standard software lifecycle (http://www-01.ibm.com/software/support/lifecycle/lc-policy.html).
· Starting in the 1.0.0.6 release, Mod Level (fourth digit) increments have an 12 months, or N-1 support policy depends on which one is longer. The current available Mod Level and the previous releases of Mod Levels from the prior 12 months are supported.
o This means if there are 4 releases a year, supported releases are up to N-3. If there are 2 releases a year, supported release is up to N-1.
o For example, if 1.0.0.9 is the latest release, and 1.0.0.6 was the release from a year ago, then 1.0.0.8, 1.0.0.7, and 1.0.0.6 versions are in support. Once 1.0.0.10 release is available, support for 1.0.0.6 ceases.
o Any releases prior to 1.0.0.6 are out of support.
· Fix (fifth digit) increments indicate fix and service pack levels for the Mod Level of the release. PowerVM NovaLink uses the Debian method of delivering fixes via a fix repository.
See the Knowledge Centre for more information. Errata for service fixes will be posted to Fix Central.