Readme for IBM PowerVM NovaLink 2.1.0 
This is the Dec 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 2.1.0
3. New in 2.1.0
6. Known Issues (PowerVM on Power))
7. PowerVM Novalink Installation
1.
Supported Stack
Following Stack OS and python are supported with the
latest Novalink 2.1.0
· Ubuntu : Ubuntu 18.04 + (Power8/Power9)
· Ubuntu : Ubuntu 20.04 + (Power8/Power9)
· RHEL : RHEL 8.6 + (Power8/Power9/Power10)
· RHEL : RHEL 9.0 + (Power9/Power10)
2.
How to update/install Novalink 2.1.0
For upgrading (From
Novalink 2.0.3.1 or prior) or installing to novalink 2.1.0 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/86/novalink_2.1.0
To upgrade to the 2.1.0 Release from Novalink 1.0.0.16:
· To upgrade to Ubuntu 18.04/RHEL8.6 and Novalink 2.1.0 follow steps in below KC link:
· https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eig/p9eig_upgrade_novalink.htm
To upgrade to the 2.1.0 Release from Novalink 2.0.3.1 or prior up to 2.x.x.x:
· To upgrade to Novalink 2.1.0 on Ubuntu 18.04/RHEL8.6 follow steps in below KC link:
· https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eig/p9eig_upgrade_novalink.htm
· To upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04/RHEL9.0 and Novalink 2.1.0 follow steps in below KC link:
· https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eig/p9eig_upgrade_novalink.htm
To Install Novalink 2.1.0 supported OS are RHEL8.6/RHEL9/Ubunutu18.04/Ubuntu20.04
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 2.1.0
· Support for Ubuntu 20.04
· Support for Rhel 9.0
· Enhancement to support Virtual Serial Number (VSN)
· Live Partition Mobility (LPM) support for Virtual Persistent Memory (vPMEM)
Note: For RHEL 9.0 and Ubuntu 20.04, minimum
required level of Novalink is 2.1.0
4.
Fixes in Novalink 2.1.0
· In ISO Installer: Removed long running download logs and anaconda-shell@hvc1.service
traces been disabled, reducing the logs (non-productive), and isolating the
install issues when encountered.
5.
Change History for 2.1.0
·
Released on 10-02-2023, Patched for listed fix (pvm-novalink-2.1.0-230209_4439
or 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 this issue console fails to
open with “no more device available” error. RedHat already working to release patch
for same.
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.