Readme for IBM PowerVM NovaLink 2.0.3.1 
This is the July 2022 fixpack
of IBM PowerVM NovaLink.
Learn more about PowerVM NovaLink
at
· Knowledge
Center(KC): https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/9080-HEX?topic=environment-powervm-novalink
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
2. How to update/install to Novalink 2.0.3.1
6. Known Issues (PowerVM on Power)
7. PowerVM Novalink Installation
1.
Supported Stack
Following Stack OS and python are supported with the
latest Novalink 2.0.3.1
· Ubuntu : Ubuntu 18.04 + (Power8/Power9) +Python 3.6
· RHEL : RHEL8.2/8.3/8.4/8.6 + (Power8/Power9/Power10) + Python 3.6
2.
How to update/install Novalink 2.0.3.1
For upgrading ( From Novalink 1.0.0.16 or prior) or installing to novalink 2.0.3 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_2.0.3.1
To upgrade to the 2.0.3.1 fixpack release from Novalink 1.0.0.x:
· To upgrade to Ubuntu 18.04/RHEL8.2/RHEL8.4/RHEL8.4/ RHEL8.6 and Novalink 2.0.3.1 follow steps in below KC link:
· https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eig/p9eig_upgrade_novalink.htm
To Update to the 2.0.3.1 fixpack release from Novalink 2.0.0.0 and later in ubuntu environment, run the following:
· Update the apt repository cache
o sudo apt update
· Update to 2.0.3.1. 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 2.0.3.1 release from Novalink 2.0.0.0 or later 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 Center 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. New in 2.0.3.1
· Support for Power10 Scale-out and Mid-range systems
· “pvmctl vea list”
command enhanced to have an option “--topology false/true”, for better
performance when used without detail query (--all-out, --xml).
4.
Fixes in Novalink 2.0.3.1
· Fixed an issue where novalink can get into a
hang condition and novalink services restart required
· Fixed an issue where removing a trunk adapter on VIOS fails on a
Power10 system
5.
Change History for 2.0.3.1
· Released
on 26-09-2022, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink 2.0.3.1-220923 or later)
·
Addressed IBM WebSphere
Application Server Liberty
vulnerability: CVE-2022-22476, CVE-2019-11777, CVE-2022-34165
·
Fix for pvmctl command failure for virtual drives upload utf-8
codec error.
· Released
on 21-11-2022, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink
2.0.3.1.1-221121or later)
·
Addressed IBM WebSphere
Application Server Liberty
vulnerability: CVE-2022-34165, CVE-2022-24839, CVE-2022-37734
·
While doing power
operations using pvmctl command, it seems that VM
state gets stuck to intermittent state like “starting”. A fix has been added to
refresh state periodically.
·
PyYaml added to Novalink 2.0.3.1 repo which was
reported as missing dependency while updating novalink
to 2.0.3.1.
· Released on 10-02-2023, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink-2.0.3.1.1-230127_4431or later)
·
Addressed IBM WebSphere
Application Server Liberty and java vulnerability: CVE-2021-29425,
CVE-2022-21628, CVE-2022-21626, CVE-2022, CVE-2022-3509, CVE-2022-3171
·
Console max limit
increased to 1024 as workaround of RedHat issue where console devices were not
getting reused after closing console because of which console fails to open
with “no more device available” error. RedHat already working to release patch
for same.
· Released on 17-04-2023, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink-2.0.3.1.1-230413_4488 or later)
·
Addressed IBM WebSphere
Application Server Liberty vulnerability: CVE-2022-45787, CVE-2022-46364
· Released on 21-06-2023, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink-2.0.3.1.1-230608_4542 or later)
·
Fixed issue where novalink 2.0.3.1 was not able to enable and generate LTM
metrics for Power 10 system.
· Released on 31-07-2023, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink-2.0.3.1.1-230726_4591 or later)
·
Addressed IBM WebSphere
Application Server Liberty vulnerability: CVE-2023-0482, CVE-2023-28867
· Addressed Java vulnerability: CVE-2023-21930, CVE-2023-21967, CVE-2023-21954, CVE-2023-21939, CVE-2023-21968, CVE-2023-21937, CVE-2023-21938, CVE-2023-2597
· Released on 16-10-2023, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink-2.0.3.1.1-230926_4635 or later)
·
Addressed IBM WebSphere
Application Server Liberty vulnerability : CVE-2023-38737
· Released on 01-07-2024, Patched for listed fix
(pvm-novalink-2.03.1.1-240625 or later)
·
Addressed IBM WebSphere
Application Server Liberty vulnerability : CVE-2024-22329, CVE-2024-22353,
CVE-2024-27270, CVE-2024-27268, CVE-2024-25026, CVE-2024-22354, CVE-2023-51775
6. Known Issues (PowerVM on Power)
NA
7.
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
8.
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).
·
For Novalink Supported level:
https://supportcontent.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6591007
See the Knowledge Center for more
information.