# General Discussion

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## [CTDB(samba-ctdb) ERROR: Can't invoke /usr/bin/ctdb status](https://forums.suse.com/t/ctdb-samba-ctdb-error-cant-invoke-usr-bin-ctdb-status/35429)

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**Author:** [@johngoutbeck](https://forums.suse.com/u/johngoutbeck)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/ctdb-samba-ctdb-error-cant-invoke-usr-bin-ctdb-status/35429 "2021-01-01T22:34:23Z")

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SLES 15 SP2 + HA CTDB(samba-ctdb)\[78173\]: ERROR: Can’t invoke /usr/bin/ctdb status CTDB(samba-ctdb)\[20698\]: ERROR: Can’t invoke /usr/bin/ctdb status and the /var/log/ctdb/log.ctdb 2021/01/01 14:41:27.516145 ctdbd\[33…

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## [Can not start sbd service](https://forums.suse.com/t/can-not-start-sbd-service/35423)

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**Author:** [@tuan](https://forums.suse.com/u/tuan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/can-not-start-sbd-service/35423 "2020-12-23T09:47:58Z")

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Dear expert, i have problem with sbd service. I can not start sbd service. when i try to start i get the message " Failed to start sbd.service: Operation refused, unit sbd.service may be requested by dependency only.". …

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## [NFS / SMB](https://forums.suse.com/t/nfs-smb/35425)

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**Author:** [@HANS-CHRISTOPH](https://forums.suse.com/u/HANS-CHRISTOPH)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/nfs-smb/35425 "2020-12-22T22:21:51Z")

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I use a synology NAS servr as main server since Synology supply all needed software. The NAS is linux based. I do have Windows and SLE in LAN. The server offrs SMB and NFS. On SLE I started using NFS since I think this …

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## [vsftpd wont install properly on my system.](https://forums.suse.com/t/vsftpd-wont-install-properly-on-my-system/35387)

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**Author:** [@mikearizpe4224](https://forums.suse.com/u/mikearizpe4224)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/vsftpd-wont-install-properly-on-my-system/35387 "2020-12-18T12:24:24Z")

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Hello Suse Community! So I need to set up an ftp server and the ftp server wont load up in YaST. It says it needs the vsftpd files to be installed which I definitely need for the vsftpd.conf file aswell. I already have …

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## [Generate Server Certificates](https://forums.suse.com/t/generate-server-certificates/35421)

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**Author:** [@Kathy](https://forums.suse.com/u/Kathy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/generate-server-certificates/35421 "2020-12-15T20:21:47Z")

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I’m not certain I am asking this correctly. In eDirectory iManager I can create a server certificate. I choose a Nickname and the server I want the cert installed on. The result is O=Nickname.CN=server.domain.com. I …

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## [Vnc viewer hangs Suse 15.1](https://forums.suse.com/t/vnc-viewer-hangs-suse-15-1/35410)

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**Author:** [@ouray3](https://forums.suse.com/u/ouray3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/vnc-viewer-hangs-suse-15-1/35410 "2020-12-12T07:00:33Z")

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I have 2 desktops on my LAN. A headless Suse 15.1 that I use mainly for a server. And the other box is running Mint 19.3. After a clean Suse reboot I can use Vnc Viewer from the Mint box into the Suse box no problem. Bu…

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## [Routing table addition](https://forums.suse.com/t/routing-table-addition/35415)

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**Author:** [@Vadapalli](https://forums.suse.com/u/Vadapalli)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/routing-table-addition/35415 "2020-12-09T07:13:45Z")

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Hi All, Currently routing added at server end as per below ip route show default via 193.149.144.1 dev bond0 193.149.143.0/24 dev bond1 proto kernel scope link src 193.149.143.200 193.149.144.0/25 dev bond0 proto ke…

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## [Best I/O Scheduler for VMWare Guests?](https://forums.suse.com/t/best-i-o-scheduler-for-vmware-guests/35412)

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**Author:** [@MATT](https://forums.suse.com/u/MATT)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/best-i-o-scheduler-for-vmware-guests/35412 "2020-12-07T23:53:54Z")

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In the past, I always would use the NOOP scheduler for my SLES guest VMs running under VMWare ESXi (elevator=noop). I see that in SLES 15.2 NOOP is gone. Or is it replaced with NONE? Is this still a best practice? An…

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## [If 'bundle' is not a typo you can use command-not-found](https://forums.suse.com/t/if-bundle-is-not-a-typo-you-can-use-command-not-found/35407)

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**Author:** [@thor](https://forums.suse.com/u/thor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/if-bundle-is-not-a-typo-you-can-use-command-not-found/35407 "2020-12-07T10:18:14Z")

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Hi , I’m facing an issue with ruby while configuring Redmine on suse 15.1 server. getting below error I’ve installed all packages but still getting the same error. Please, someone, help me on this to fix

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## [Upgrade from 15.1 to 15.2 shuts down the VM](https://forums.suse.com/t/upgrade-from-15-1-to-15-2-shuts-down-the-vm/35347)

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**Author:** [@PeterVarga](https://forums.suse.com/u/PeterVarga)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/upgrade-from-15-1-to-15-2-shuts-down-the-vm/35347 "2020-12-05T14:17:14Z")

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I can reproduce this issue any time: Upgrading a VM with SLES 15.1 to 15.2 shuts down while the upgrade process the VM running at Citrix 8.2.0. The SLES 15.1 installation must have these extension in order to reproduce …

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## [Failed to create session: Connection timed out](https://forums.suse.com/t/failed-to-create-session-connection-timed-out/35405)

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**Author:** [@locky](https://forums.suse.com/u/locky)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/failed-to-create-session-connection-timed-out/35405 "2020-12-03T15:08:08Z")

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Hello, i have a lot of SLES 12SP5 and SP4 Servers, they get all few days the same error message. Message: Dec 02 00:01:01host-A cron\[25325\]: pam\_unix(crond:session): session opened for user root by (uid=0) Dec 02 00…

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## [Subscription Security Patches - Fixes@Email](https://forums.suse.com/t/subscription-security-patches-fixes-email/35398)

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**Author:** [@arshad.mustaqim](https://forums.suse.com/u/arshad.mustaqim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/subscription-security-patches-fixes-email/35398 "2020-12-02T14:24:33Z")

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How to subscribe Security Patches updates or Fixes / CVE over the email address. I can access through dashboard , my customer needing through Email alert about latest patches and fixes.

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## [Docking station stops working after update](https://forums.suse.com/t/docking-station-stops-working-after-update/35390)

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**Author:** [@Bobby1](https://forums.suse.com/u/Bobby1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/docking-station-stops-working-after-update/35390 "2020-11-25T18:59:42Z")

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Dell Precision 7740 with SLED 15.2. Fresh install, I can see the built-in display and three monitors connected to the WD19DC docking station. After installing updates, I only see the built-in display. xrandr --listprovi…

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## [There is not zebra printer (ZPL)driver in "SLE-15-SP1".](https://forums.suse.com/t/there-is-not-zebra-printer-zpl-driver-in-sle-15-sp1/35389)

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**Author:** [@quick](https://forums.suse.com/u/quick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/there-is-not-zebra-printer-zpl-driver-in-sle-15-sp1/35389 "2020-11-24T14:04:03Z")

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There is not zebra printer (ZPL)driver in “SLE-15-SP1”. Customer is installing Zebra printer which uses ehternet interface.

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## [How to determine the package source for a library ?](https://forums.suse.com/t/how-to-determine-the-package-source-for-a-library/35382)

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**Author:** [@Frederic](https://forums.suse.com/u/Frederic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/how-to-determine-the-package-source-for-a-library/35382 "2020-11-19T13:44:33Z")

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Hello I would like to know how to determine the package which brings a given library ? For example, in /lib/firmware, I have a “netronome” folder with some libraries inside (nic, flower…), what package installation bri…

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## [Graphical UI not working in VNC viewer in SUSE Linux 15 SP2 VN](https://forums.suse.com/t/graphical-ui-not-working-in-vnc-viewer-in-suse-linux-15-sp2-vn/35379)

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**Author:** [@Kalyan](https://forums.suse.com/u/Kalyan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/graphical-ui-not-working-in-vnc-viewer-in-suse-linux-15-sp2-vn/35379 "2020-11-18T20:29:32Z")

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hello all, I have recently installed SUSE 15 SP2 and forgot to select gnome desktop as system role and after installation of OS, i have installed gnome packages and configured vnc server, but still in vnc viewer i am s…

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## [Backup Recommendations](https://forums.suse.com/t/backup-recommendations/35350)

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**Author:** [@mpgsuselinux](https://forums.suse.com/u/mpgsuselinux)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/backup-recommendations/35350 "2020-11-13T22:24:51Z")

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Can anyone recommend and simple/cheap way to back up a few items on a Suse Linux Server in case of a failure and I need to restore an app on another server: I need to backup The files in \*\*/opt/appPJ /root/PjApps/dt/r…

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## [No provider found - what to do?](https://forums.suse.com/t/no-provider-found-what-to-do/35363)

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**Author:** [@ch.floreck](https://forums.suse.com/u/ch.floreck)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/no-provider-found-what-to-do/35363 "2020-11-13T03:07:19Z")

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Hi, am new at SUSE Linux, so this question may be “admin to stupid!”: Its SLES 15.2 and I need to install \*\* libcap1-1.97-1.15.x86\_64\*\* for an ORACLE 19.8 Database. I issue: yast --install libcap1-1.97-1.15.x86\_64… …

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## [Oracle 19.8](https://forums.suse.com/t/oracle-19-8/35376)

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**Author:** [@ch.floreck](https://forums.suse.com/u/ch.floreck)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/oracle-19-8/35376 "2020-11-12T23:54:46Z")

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Hi, Well this a very special one I guess. If I try to install Oracle 19.8 it runs fine, just 32 bit libs missing - which is known oracle bug. But when I try to install a database the process crashes. Using the gui or …

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## [Help with VMware again! Wont start a virtual machine? vmmon](https://forums.suse.com/t/help-with-vmware-again-wont-start-a-virtual-machine-vmmon/35362)

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**Author:** [@mikearizpe4224](https://forums.suse.com/u/mikearizpe4224)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/help-with-vmware-again-wont-start-a-virtual-machine-vmmon/35362 "2020-11-12T06:14:45Z")

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Hello SUSE community! So I managed to get VMware Workstation 16 player installed. I set up a windows10.iso and got everything set up. Then I ran into this issue where it says"Could not open /dev/vmmon: No such file or d…

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## [Server don't start after reboot](https://forums.suse.com/t/server-dont-start-after-reboot/35367)

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**Author:** [@Emmermacher](https://forums.suse.com/u/Emmermacher)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/server-dont-start-after-reboot/35367 "2020-11-11T06:17:54Z")

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Hello. On virtualized SLES 12 SP3 machine (On VMware 6.7) I got a great problem. The machine hangs, so I want to reboot it. This don’t work. From VMware console I powered off the VM. Now the machine comes up again. SLE…

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## [Claws mail](https://forums.suse.com/t/claws-mail/35361)

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**Author:** [@spardini](https://forums.suse.com/u/spardini)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/claws-mail/35361 "2020-11-10T17:44:48Z")

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I tried to install claws mail but I can’t because I don’t resolve the dependencies in particular one library I can’t resolve and the repository is the right one can someone help me? Thanks

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## [Comment's meaning for a resolved issue](https://forums.suse.com/t/comments-meaning-for-a-resolved-issue/35356)

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**Author:** [@Frederic](https://forums.suse.com/u/Frederic)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/comments-meaning-for-a-resolved-issue/35356 "2020-11-06T14:27:30Z")

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Hello I’ve a question about a comment in a resolved issue for openssl (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show\_bug.cgi?id=1169407). In the last comment, we have this sentence : At times this might be only a partial fix. What do…

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## [Need HELP with installing VMware on SLES 15!](https://forums.suse.com/t/need-help-with-installing-vmware-on-sles-15/35351)

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**Author:** [@mikearizpe4224](https://forums.suse.com/u/mikearizpe4224)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/need-help-with-installing-vmware-on-sles-15/35351 "2020-11-04T22:09:18Z")

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Hello SUSE community! I have been trying to install VMware on my system and have been getting errors such as needing gcc 7.5 which I fixed, but know VMware needs Kernel Headers for 5.3.18-22-default to be compiled and l…

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## [Please Help! Can't install SLES 12-1 on my newly built rig!](https://forums.suse.com/t/please-help-cant-install-sles-12-1-on-my-newly-built-rig/35316)

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**Author:** [@mikearizpe4224](https://forums.suse.com/u/mikearizpe4224)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/please-help-cant-install-sles-12-1-on-my-newly-built-rig/35316 "2020-11-04T07:10:35Z")

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Hello Fellow SUSE/ SLES users! I just set up a new rig for school today, my specs being MSI B450M Pro VDH Max AMD Ryzen 3400g w/ integrated graphics Radeon Vega 11 16gb ram 1tb nvme ssd No Dedicated Graphics, just …

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## [Migrating mod\_php7 to php-fpm](https://forums.suse.com/t/migrating-mod-php7-to-php-fpm/35339)

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**Author:** [@Rehtael](https://forums.suse.com/u/Rehtael)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/migrating-mod-php7-to-php-fpm/35339 "2020-10-25T06:51:53Z")

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I actually struggled a bit today to find what I needed. There was a decent start with SDB:Apache FastCGI and PHP-FPM configuration, but missed a few things. /etc/sysconfig/apache2 If you’re migrating, you can have both…

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## [Availability of older ISOs](https://forums.suse.com/t/availability-of-older-isos/35186)

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**Author:** [@WilliamByrne](https://forums.suse.com/u/WilliamByrne)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/availability-of-older-isos/35186 "2020-10-23T07:48:42Z")

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I have a variety of SLES 10.x and 11.x guests requiring migration. But without the availability of the older media, it’s difficult to perform the suggested migrations. For example, I have a 10.4 Xen LVM guest that I’d l…

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## [Access denied to repository using zypper utility](https://forums.suse.com/t/access-denied-to-repository-using-zypper-utility/35314)

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**Author:** [@Juan\_Pablo\_Eliseo](https://forums.suse.com/u/Juan_Pablo_Eliseo)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/access-denied-to-repository-using-zypper-utility/35314 "2020-10-23T07:41:30Z")

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Hi People how are you? I have this problem in my SuSE Linux in my Company using Zypper. Let’s see: zypper install mc Actualizando el servicio Legacy\_Module\_12\_x86\_64. Actualizando el servicio SUSE\_Linux\_Enterprise\_Ser…

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## [Password Configuration changes in SUSE server](https://forums.suse.com/t/password-configuration-changes-in-suse-server/35304)

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**Author:** [@Vadapalli](https://forums.suse.com/u/Vadapalli)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/password-configuration-changes-in-suse-server/35304 "2020-10-21T19:52:56Z")

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Hi All, Need your help in modifying the below parameters for password configuration on SuSe linux server as per SOX Client requirement Password MinimumLength = 8 Min Upper case chars=1 Min lower case char=1 Min digi…

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## [leaving opensuse](https://forums.suse.com/t/leaving-opensuse/35324)

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**Author:** [@John\_fabiani](https://forums.suse.com/u/John_fabiani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/leaving-opensuse/35324 "2020-10-13T19:09:23Z")

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It is with great sadness I am leaving the OpenSuse world that I have been involved with for the past 12 years. I have to leave because the development platfom does not support my python3.8.x and wxpython 4.1. I make a …

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