Readme for IBM PowerVM NovaLink 2.0.3 
This is the May 2022 release 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
3. New in 2.0.3
4. Changes History for 2.0.3
5. Known Issues (PowerVM on Power)
6. PowerVM Novalink Installation
1.
Supported Stack
Following Stack OS and python are supported with the
latest Novalink 2.0.3
· 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
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
To upgrade to the 2.0.3 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 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 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. 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 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
· Added support for RHEL8.6
· Enhanced pvmctl migration command with
ability to provide target Shared processor pool id on destination managed
system.
· Active or Inactive Migration between a system managed by Novalink and a system managed by HMC and vice versa.
· Replaced objectionable terminology: Replaced objectionable terminology across CLI, Rest API . Changes in the following functions were made:
o
Power Enterprise Pools:
master is replaced by controller
o
PowerVM NovaLink Co-management: master is replaced
by controller
· Enhanced PowerVM Novalink
ISO installer to include Novalink 2.0.3 packages for
installation using the ISO for RHEL and Ubuntu platforms. For more
details follow the KC link.
4.
Change History for 2.0.3
· Released
on 22-07-2022, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink
2.0.3-220627-4193 or later).
Addressed
WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile vulnerability: CVE-2022-22393,
CVE-2022-22393.
5.
Known Issues (PowerVM on Power)
In PowerVC Multinode environment,
there might be an issue seen with error “Too many open files”, Workaround is to
increase open file limit for “wlp” process or reboot Novalink. This issue is fixed with pvm-novalink
2.0.3-220627-4193 or later.
·
6.
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
7.
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.