OCFS2 on redhat6.2

procfs · 08-21-2012, 04:46 AM

Hi has any one configured ocfs2 1.4.9-1 on redhat linux 6.2, kernel is 2.6.32-220. I was unable to find a ocfs2 release for his particular kernel version.

Or Do I need to compile

thanks and Regards

acid_kewpie · 08-21-2012, 04:54 AM

apparently it's not possible to build 1.4.x on a 2.6 kernel. 1.6 is in the 2.6.32 kernel though, and apparently the ocfs2-tools 1.4 package should still work, but note that in general Oracle seems to be being deliberately awkward to promote Unbreakable over RHEL.

procfs · 08-21-2012, 05:11 AM

Hi That is true Oracle has announced that ocfs2 is built in to the lats kernel (UL).

I am stuck even for me to install tools 1.4 I have to down grade readline to 5 (dont know what ells I need to downgrade)

you mention 1.6 in the ocfs site highest version that I can find is 1.4.9 for RHEL5

Thanks you and best Regards

acid_kewpie · 08-21-2012, 05:46 AM

ocfs is *IN* the 2.3.32 kernel I believe, it's mainline code now.

procfs · 08-21-2012, 06:11 AM

Hi yes I found the 1.6 tools but under /proc/filsystems I am unable to see ocfs or ocfs2?

Thanks and Reagrds

procfs · 08-22-2012, 05:38 AM

Hi I just learned that redhat has removed ocfs support from redhat 6 kernel

https://forums.oracle.com/forums/thr...readID=2424389

any idea how I can get the compatible driver for redhat 6.2, ells can any one tell me what I can use to configure a shared cluster filesystem (same as ocfs2) in 2 node configuration.

Thanks and regards

acid_kewpie · 08-22-2012, 09:15 AM

well as per that thread, I'd ask RedHat.

procfs · 08-22-2012, 10:50 AM

yep thats what I am doing

hope fully they will have an solution for me

Thanks for your help

Best Regards

procfs · 09-11-2012, 12:01 AM

Hi All we have written to REDHAt and as of now I did not heard from them on this, I'll post this info when they will reply. As a fall back (due to the facet that we are running out of time) the customer is in the process of deciding

1. Downgrade to a point where this is supported
2. Go with Oracle linux

Thanks and Regards

procfs · 10-24-2012, 01:12 PM

Hi All I went with downgrade since time restriction, I am quite sure Redhat needs to give a solution since they have removed what is supposed to be a part of mainline kernel (but I am no expert)or at least explanation

Regards