# SUSE Multi Linux Manager

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## [Service Pack Migration with multiple installed products](https://forums.suse.com/t/service-pack-migration-with-multiple-installed-products/30441)

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**Author:** [@matze502](https://forums.suse.com/u/matze502)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/service-pack-migration-with-multiple-installed-products/30441 "2017-11-20T23:31:02Z")

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Hi all, I’ve some machines which got some special suse channels like HA or SDK. Suse Manager 3 will, after applying a highstate, install the proper packages and show it under Installed Products in System Info of a Clien…

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## [Multiple server SP Migration](https://forums.suse.com/t/multiple-server-sp-migration/29437)

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**Author:** [@Attila](https://forums.suse.com/u/Attila)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/multiple-server-sp-migration/29437 "2017-11-20T13:36:55Z")

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Hello Everyone, Is it possible to use ‘SP Migration’ to upgrade multiple servers instead of one server at the same time? It means, assigning multiple servers in SSM and start to (SP Migrate) upgrade 10 or more servers …

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## [Docker & SUSE Manager](https://forums.suse.com/t/docker-suse-manager/29863)

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**Author:** [@ollenburg](https://forums.suse.com/u/ollenburg)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/docker-suse-manager/29863 "2017-11-15T16:18:04Z")

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Hi, we are implementing Docker in our environment and I want to start bulding my own images/containers. The problem: how to install/update software inside my images? We are using SUSE Manager and the Docker hosts are re…

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## [GPG key retrieval failed](https://forums.suse.com/t/gpg-key-retrieval-failed/30550)

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**Author:** [@Albert](https://forums.suse.com/u/Albert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/gpg-key-retrieval-failed/30550 "2017-11-14T19:04:55Z")

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We have SUMA 3.1.2 installed and are trying to sync a custom repo we created: spacecmd {SSM:0}\> repo\_details "GitLab SLES 12-SP2" Repository Label: GitLab SLES 12-SP2 Repository URL: …

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## [sle11 repo-caching problem](https://forums.suse.com/t/sle11-repo-caching-problem/30473)

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**Author:** [@Jochen](https://forums.suse.com/u/Jochen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sle11-repo-caching-problem/30473 "2017-11-09T08:52:59Z")

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Hi, I’m new to this forum and I’m not very expierenced in suma. We still build the suma environment in our company. During Tests an error appears while registering sles11 based clients via traditional bootstraping. The…

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## [Migrate sles12 system from smt to suse manager](https://forums.suse.com/t/migrate-sles12-system-from-smt-to-suse-manager/30495)

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**Author:** [@Jochen](https://forums.suse.com/u/Jochen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/migrate-sles12-system-from-smt-to-suse-manager/30495 "2017-11-09T08:48:58Z")

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Hi, I have a sles12 system registered on our local smt-server. Now we want move it to SuSE manager. System is already registered on SuSE Manager via bootstrap script edited the file “/etc/SUSEConnect” manually and dir…

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## [NVD CVE Data in Disconnected Setup](https://forums.suse.com/t/nvd-cve-data-in-disconnected-setup/30508)

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**Author:** [@SteveBaker\_ADS](https://forums.suse.com/u/SteveBaker_ADS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/nvd-cve-data-in-disconnected-setup/30508 "2017-11-08T12:00:57Z")

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I am trailing SUSE manager 3.1 in a disconnected (air-gapped) setup. I can use an internet facing SMT server to pull in the required software channels and patches and manually move the date to the air-gapped SUSE Manage…

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## [Changing System Type from 'Management' to 'Salt'](https://forums.suse.com/t/changing-system-type-from-management-to-salt/30501)

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**Author:** [@ronzo](https://forums.suse.com/u/ronzo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/changing-system-type-from-management-to-salt/30501 "2017-11-06T10:16:03Z")

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Is there a possibility to change the System Type of a already registered SuMa Client system (that shows SystemType=Management) to ‘Salt’ without deleting the system and bootstrapping it again?

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## [scheduled update for multiple systems ?](https://forums.suse.com/t/scheduled-update-for-multiple-systems/30499)

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**Author:** [@Jochen](https://forums.suse.com/u/Jochen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/scheduled-update-for-multiple-systems/30499 "2017-11-03T08:57:17Z")

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We have over 600 sles based servers and we need to update them all within a period of one month. I’m looking for a solution where I can create static groups with a bunch of servers, i.e. group1, group2 and so on. This is…

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## [SUSEMgr 3.1 trying to register SLED 12.3 desktop](https://forums.suse.com/t/susemgr-3-1-trying-to-register-sled-12-3-desktop/30497)

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**Author:** [@cisaksen](https://forums.suse.com/u/cisaksen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/susemgr-3-1-trying-to-register-sled-12-3-desktop/30497 "2017-11-01T16:54:45Z")

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Couple of things. I have created a new activation key and downloaded the SLED repos but when I try to create the bootstrap repo there is no option for SLED. Though it might use the SLES 12 bootstrap repo but it doesn’…

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## [Using Live Patching with SUSE Manager 3.x](https://forums.suse.com/t/using-live-patching-with-suse-manager-3-x/30475)

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**Author:** [@linuxmoose](https://forums.suse.com/u/linuxmoose)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/using-live-patching-with-suse-manager-3-x/30475 "2017-10-31T16:49:54Z")

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Anyone using Live Patching with SUSE Manager? I’ve noticed that if I add the LP repos, install the add-on, and patch the kernel, SUSE Manager will report “The system requires a reboot”, although “zypper ps” shows no iss…

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## [jabberd service faild](https://forums.suse.com/t/jabberd-service-faild/30453)

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**Author:** [@mayas](https://forums.suse.com/u/mayas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/jabberd-service-faild/30453 "2017-10-19T08:53:21Z")

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Hi, on my Suma Proxy the jabberd.service failed sumaproxyserver:~ # systemctl status jabberd.service ● jabberd.service - Jabber Server Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/jabberd.service; enabled; vendor preset: …

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## [SP3 available in SUSE Mgr](https://forums.suse.com/t/sp3-available-in-suse-mgr/30283)

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**Author:** [@cisaksen](https://forums.suse.com/u/cisaksen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sp3-available-in-suse-mgr/30283 "2017-10-09T19:20:12Z")

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Does anyone know when SP3 will be available for SUSE Mgr ? Completed a refresh this morning and it hasn’t show up yet.

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## [Repository Problem Suma 3.1](https://forums.suse.com/t/repository-problem-suma-3-1/30413)

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**Author:** [@mayas](https://forums.suse.com/u/mayas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/repository-problem-suma-3-1/30413 "2017-10-06T16:41:47Z")

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Hi, i have a new rpm pakage and i create a repo on my folder. The Suse Manager 3.1 giv me this error: sumaserver:/srv/www/htdocs/pub/repositories/ptf # /usr/bin/spacewalk-repo-sync --channel stable-sles12-sp2-kernel-pt…

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## [Repo Questioon](https://forums.suse.com/t/repo-questioon/30411)

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**Author:** [@cisaksen](https://forums.suse.com/u/cisaksen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/repo-questioon/30411 "2017-10-05T17:27:25Z")

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I have created a external repo for centos7 but it doesn’t seem to be refreshing on it’s own. Question: I’m i missing a setting in SUSE manager for the repo to refresh itself ? If the answer is no then can I run spacew…

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## [Creating a channel from a public repo with a GPG key](https://forums.suse.com/t/creating-a-channel-from-a-public-repo-with-a-gpg-key/30321)

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**Author:** [@Albert](https://forums.suse.com/u/Albert)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/creating-a-channel-from-a-public-repo-with-a-gpg-key/30321 "2017-09-19T20:59:12Z")

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We created a channel to download the latest PHP 5.6 packages for SLES12-SP2 from https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/devel:/languages:/php/SLE\_12\_SP2. The GPG key for this repo is https://download.opensuse.org/re…

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## [SUSE MGr3.1 & CentOS7](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-mgr3-1-centos7/30286)

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**Author:** [@cisaksen](https://forums.suse.com/u/cisaksen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-mgr3-1-centos7/30286 "2017-09-19T16:39:24Z")

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I’m following this https://wiki.microfocus.com/index.php?title=SUSE\_Manager/CentOS\_Bootstrap\_repo on getting CentOS7 registered in SUSE Mgr but i’m stuck on the last step. Make sure these lines get added to your boots…

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## [SP Migrate against a cloned channel](https://forums.suse.com/t/sp-migrate-against-a-cloned-channel/30288)

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**Author:** [@Albert](https://forums.suse.com/u/Albert)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sp-migrate-against-a-cloned-channel/30288 "2017-09-19T09:30:43Z")

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Hi. We are running SUMA 3.1.1. We have a group of servers that we want on a separate patch schedule so we cloned the SLES12-SP1 repo and associated child channels (updates, etc.). Now, when we want to patch the servers, …

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## [SUSE manager configuration for redhat servers](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-manager-configuration-for-redhat-servers/30206)

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**Author:** [@kotara\_consultant](https://forums.suse.com/u/kotara_consultant)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-manager-configuration-for-redhat-servers/30206 "2017-09-11T09:23:04Z")

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Hi all I’m using suse manager 3.1 to patch about 100 redhat 7 servers and just wondering how everyone else has this configured. I am fairly new to Suse Manager, and have configured a base redhat 7 channel with a number…

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## [Suma 3.1 and SLES upgrade to SLES12.SP2](https://forums.suse.com/t/suma-3-1-and-sles-upgrade-to-sles12-sp2/30235)

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**Author:** [@ghaegens](https://forums.suse.com/u/ghaegens)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suma-3-1-and-sles-upgrade-to-sles12-sp2/30235 "2017-09-06T14:32:22Z")

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Hi All, I am unable to work through the reference and best practise guides in regard to the upgrading an exsisting SLES 11.SP4 host to SLES12.SP2. The guides speak of a provisioning option in Systems=\>Systems=\>All page…

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## [Web Login timeout](https://forums.suse.com/t/web-login-timeout/30189)

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**Author:** [@cisaksen](https://forums.suse.com/u/cisaksen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/web-login-timeout/30189 "2017-08-23T18:11:24Z")

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I’m truing to find the web login idle timeout setting. I can’t seem to find any documentation on it. Anyone know where I can find this setting and if it’s changeable ? Yes I want to increase it. Thanks

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## [SM3: Custom Salt States with source entry](https://forums.suse.com/t/sm3-custom-salt-states-with-source-entry/30173)

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**Author:** [@matze502](https://forums.suse.com/u/matze502)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sm3-custom-salt-states-with-source-entry/30173 "2017-08-21T14:45:11Z")

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Hi all, I’ve set up the new Suse Manager 3.1 and hope that anybody could help me with Salt. I’m wondering how to implement a custom salt state with a source entry in it when creating one under Salt → State Catalog? For…

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## [SM3  Enable Configuration Management](https://forums.suse.com/t/sm3-enable-configuration-management/29745)

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**Author:** [@LIS\_Internet\_Securit](https://forums.suse.com/u/LIS_Internet_Securit)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sm3-enable-configuration-management/29745 "2017-08-15T05:12:17Z")

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Hi i’m trying the SM3. I like to make a System, shown in Target Systems, to a Managed System. The rhncfg\* Package is installed at the Client. I marked the System and clicked “enable SUSE Manager Configuration Manageme…

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## [Suse Manager 3.1 Change default organisation](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-manager-3-1-change-default-organisation/30151)

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**Author:** [@ghaegens](https://forums.suse.com/u/ghaegens)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-manager-3-1-change-default-organisation/30151 "2017-08-14T05:19:42Z")

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Hi All. I am new to Suse Manager but have some experience with Spacewalk years ago. The question I have is, can you change the default organisation in SM3.1? Also when I register a server the other, only, server chang…

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## [Does it support Debian/Ubuntu to be registered as a client?](https://forums.suse.com/t/does-it-support-debian-ubuntu-to-be-registered-as-a-client/29071)

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**Author:** [@winhuang](https://forums.suse.com/u/winhuang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/does-it-support-debian-ubuntu-to-be-registered-as-a-client/29071 "2017-08-11T10:14:29Z")

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Hi Guys, Does Suse Manager support Debian/Ubuntu to be registered as a client? If so, how to do that? Thanks!

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## [SM3: Creating action chain](https://forums.suse.com/t/sm3-creating-action-chain/29678)

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**Author:** [@Albert](https://forums.suse.com/u/Albert)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sm3-creating-action-chain/29678 "2017-08-04T07:32:22Z")

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Has anyone created an action chain in SM3? I have read through 8.5, Action Chains, in the Reference Manual but can’t seem to figure out how to create an action chain. I would like to automatically reboot any server being…

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## [SUSE Manager 3.1: access rights for bootstrapping via GUI](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-manager-3-1-access-rights-for-bootstrapping-via-gui/30071)

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**Author:** [@timstein](https://forums.suse.com/u/timstein)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-manager-3-1-access-rights-for-bootstrapping-via-gui/30071 "2017-07-21T10:52:30Z")

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Hello, This is about SUSE Manager 3.1. IÂm trying to figure out what rights are needed for a user to be able to bootstrap systems via the web interface. Actually IÂm always ending up setting the admin role “Organizat…

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## [SM3: No system\_ commandos in spacewalk](https://forums.suse.com/t/sm3-no-system-commandos-in-spacewalk/30018)

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**Author:** [@jan\_foerster](https://forums.suse.com/u/jan_foerster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sm3-no-system-commandos-in-spacewalk/30018 "2017-07-14T18:29:50Z")

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Hey there, I’m using SuSE Manager 3 and try to delete Systems via spacecmd. I created a .spacecmd/config file and this works fine with softwarechannel\_clone, which I already realized with spacecmd. When I try to delete…

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## [SUSE Manager 3: subscription counting and SCC sync](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-manager-3-subscription-counting-and-scc-sync/29879)

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**Author:** [@timstein](https://forums.suse.com/u/timstein)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-manager-3-subscription-counting-and-scc-sync/29879 "2017-06-22T09:05:07Z")

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Hello, Does anybody know if subscription counting (https://wiki.microfocus.com/index.php/SUSE\_Manager/SubscriptionCounting) in SUSE Manager 3 synchronises the used amount per subscription with the SCC? Thanks and regar…

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## [Unable to create bootstrap repo without ERRORs](https://forums.suse.com/t/unable-to-create-bootstrap-repo-without-errors/29511)

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**Author:** [@drax](https://forums.suse.com/u/drax)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/unable-to-create-bootstrap-repo-without-errors/29511 "2017-06-10T00:43:18Z")

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I’m trying to generate my initial SUSE Manager Tools Repository drawing from the locally “Sync completed” SLE-12-SP2 package pool with the command: mgr-create-bootstrap-repo -c SLE-12-SP2-x86\_64 As per this doco: https…

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