Does not exist https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/epel-next-release-latest-7.noarch.rpm

[xa2099]

When Installing on OEL 7 URL is not found

Setup

Running bootstrap on OEL 7.

Steps to Reproduce Issue

• Run bootstrap installer on OEL 7.

The line in code: epel_next_repo_url="${HTTP_VAL}://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/epel-next-release-latest-${DISTRO_MAJOR_VERSION}.noarch.rpm"

Produces: https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/epel-next-release-latest-7.noarch.rpm

This URL does not exist.

[garethgreenaway]

@xa2099 Thanks for the report. In the bootstrap code we attempt to install both epel RPMs, the epel-release and the epel-next-release. I see when attempting to install on CentOS 7 that yum reports that the epel-next-release is unavailable but is able to install the epel-release RPM. Does OEL7 not report this error and install the epel-release RPM?

[xa2099]

I am realizing that this may not be an error as it feels first when it reads "Cannot open:". Then "Skipping".

Perhaps a different message that explains that the behavior is somewhat expected and acceptable.

[garethgreenaway]

@xa2099 I believe that particular message is coming from YUM / DNF when it's trying to install the EPEL packages.

[xa2099]

If the messaging can be changed to indicate that this may be optional it would be clear to the user.

[dmurphy18]

@xa2099 Closing this since RHEL 7 and derivatives are EOL, unless pay for the privilege of extended support.