Readme for IBM PowerVM NovaLink 2.0.2.1                                        

 

 This is the December 2021 update of IBM PowerVM NovaLink.  Learn more about PowerVM NovaLink at

 

·       Knowledge Center: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/9080-HEX?topic=environment-powervm-novalink

·       Blog: https://community.ibm.com/community/user/power/blogs/archive-user/2015/11/01/powervc-novalink-overview

 

The 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 to download if you have a license for IBM PowerVM. 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

1.    Supported Stack

2.    How to update/install to Novalink 2.0.2.1

3.    New in 2.0.2.1

4.    Changes History for 2.0.2.1

5.    Known Issues (PowerVM on Power)

6.    PowerVM Novalink Installation

7.    Software Life Cycle

 

1.   Supported Stack

 

Following Stack OS and python are supported with the latest Novalink 2.0.2.1

 

·      Ubuntu : Ubuntu 18.04 + (Power8/Power9) +Python 3.6

·      RHEL : RHEL8.2/8.3/8.4/8.5 + (Power8/Power9/Power10) + Python 3.6

 

2.   How to update/install Novalink 2.0.2.1

 

For upgrading ( From Novalink 1.0.0.16 or prior) or installing to novalink 2.0.2.1 follow below KC:

.    POWER9: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eig/p9eig_installing.htm

.    POWER10: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/9080-HEX?topic=environment-powervm-novalink

 

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_2.0.2

 

To upgrade to the 2.0.2.1 release from Novalink 1.0.0.x:

·       As novalink 2.0.2.1 needs a re-OS to supported OS RHEL8.2/8.3/8.4 or ubuntu18.04.

·       To upgrade to Ubuntu 18.04, RHEL8.2 or RHEL8.3 or RHEL8.4 and Novalink 2.0.2.1 follow below KC:

·      https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eig/p9eig_upgrade_novalink.htm

 

To Update to the 2.0.2.1 release from Novalink 2.0.0.0/2.0.1/2.0.2 in ubuntu environment, run the following:

·       Update the apt repository cache

o   sudo apt update

·      Upgrade to 2.0.2.1.  The ‘upgrade’ will upgrade all software, or you can only update the NovaLink and RSCT portion.

o   sudo apt upgrade (or alternatively:  sudo apt install pvm-novalink rsct.basic)

·      Remove old packages that are no longer used (optional)

o   sudo apt-get autoremove

To update to the 2.0.2.1 release from Novalink 2.0.0.0/2.0.1/2.0.2 in RHEL environment, run the following:

·       Update the yum repository

o   sudo yum update

·       Update pvm-novalink

o   sudo yum install pvm-novalink

 

See the Knowledge Centre documentation for more information on installing fixes and updates

POWER8:

·      http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8eig/p8eig_updating_ubuntu_online.htm?cp=POWER8

 

POWER9:

·      https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power9/9009-41A?topic=novalink-updating-powervm

 

POWER10:

·      https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/9080-HEX?topic=novalink-upgrading-powervm-software-version-2000

 

3.   Change History for 2.0.2.1

·       Active or Inactive Migration between a system managed by Novalink and a system managed by HMC and vice versa is supported now.

 

·       Released on 14-12-2021, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink 2.0.2.1-211212 or later)

-          Addressed log4j2 vulnerability: CVE-2021-4428

 

·       Released on 06-01-2022, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink 2.0.2.1-220104 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 2.0.2.1-220215-4086 or later)

-          Addressed WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile vulnerability: CVE-2022-22310, CVE-2021-39031

·       Released on 20-04-2022, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink 2.0.2.1-220405-4158 or later)

-          Addressed WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile vulnerability: CVE-2021-23450, CVE-2021-23450

 

 

4.   Known Issues (PowerVM on Power)

Active or Inactivate migration fails when client LPAR is using SRIOV Virtual Nic with vLAN and MAC restrictions with combination like "allow all and deny all", "deny all and allow all" or "allow all and allow specified"

 

 

5.   PowerVM Novalink Installation

 

Installation instructions for PowerVM NovaLink are available on the on-line Knowledge Centre. 

·      https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eig/p9eig_installing.htm

 

Installation instructions for PowerVM NovaLink for POWER10 are available on the on-line Knowledge Center. 

·      https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/9080-HEX?topic=novalink-installing-powervm

 

6.   Software Life Cycle

 

PowerVM NovaLink uses versioning in the form of Version, Release, Mod Level and Fix (VRMF).  Example 2.0.0

 

·      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).

 

See the Knowledge Center  for more information.