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[ANN] oVirt 4.4.7 Fifth Release Candidate is now available for testing
by Lev Veyde 24 Jun '21

24 Jun '21

oVirt 4.4.7 Fifth Release Candidate is now available for testing The oVirt Project is pleased to announce the availability of oVirt 4.4.7 Fifth Release Candidate for testing, as of June 24th, 2021. This update is the seventh in a series of stabilization updates to the 4.4 series. How to prevent hosts entering emergency mode after upgrade from oVirt 4.4.1 Note: Upgrading from 4.4.2 GA or later should not require re-doing these steps, if already performed while upgrading from 4.4.1 to 4.4.2 GA. These are only required to be done once. Due to Bug 1837864 <https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1837864> - Host enter emergency mode after upgrading to latest build If you have your root file system on a multipath device on your hosts you should be aware that after upgrading from 4.4.1 to 4.4.7 you may get your host entering emergency mode. In order to prevent this be sure to upgrade oVirt Engine first, then on your hosts: 1. Remove the current lvm filter while still on 4.4.1, or in emergency mode (if rebooted). 2. Reboot. 3. Upgrade to 4.4.7 (redeploy in case of already being on 4.4.7). 4. Run vdsm-tool config-lvm-filter to confirm there is a new filter in place. 5. Only if not using oVirt Node: - run "dracut --force --add multipath” to rebuild initramfs with the correct filter configuration 6. Reboot. Documentation - If you want to try oVirt as quickly as possible, follow the instructions on the Download <https://ovirt.org/download/> page. - For complete installation, administration, and usage instructions, see the oVirt Documentation <https://ovirt.org/documentation/>. - For upgrading from a previous version, see the oVirt Upgrade Guide <https://ovirt.org/documentation/upgrade_guide/>. - For a general overview of oVirt, see About oVirt <https://ovirt.org/community/about.html>. Important notes before you try it Please note this is a pre-release build. The oVirt Project makes no guarantees as to its suitability or usefulness. This pre-release must not be used in production. Installation instructions For installation instructions and additional information please refer to: https://ovirt.org/documentation/ This release is available now on x86_64 architecture for: * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 or similar * CentOS Stream 8 This release supports Hypervisor Hosts on x86_64 and ppc64le architectures for: * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 or similar will need the upcoming next batch update, providing an updated sanlock package. * CentOS Stream 8 * oVirt Node 4.4 based on CentOS Stream 8 (available for x86_64 only) See the release notes [1] for installation instructions and a list of new features and bugs fixed. Notes: - oVirt Appliance is already available based on CentOS Stream 8 - oVirt Node NG is already available based on CentOS Stream 8 Additional Resources: * Read more about the oVirt 4.4.7 release highlights: http://www.ovirt.org/release/4.4.7/ * Get more oVirt project updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ovirt * Check out the latest project news on the oVirt blog: http://www.ovirt.org/blog/ [1] http://www.ovirt.org/release/4.4.7/ [2] http://resources.ovirt.org/pub/ovirt-4.4-pre/iso/ -- Lev Veyde Senior Software Engineer, RHCE | RHCVA | MCITP Red Hat Israel <https://www.redhat.com> lev(a)redhat.com | lveyde(a)redhat.com <https://red.ht/sig> TRIED. TESTED. TRUSTED. <https://redhat.com/trusted>

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[ANN] oVirt 4.4.7 Fourth Release Candidate is now available for testing
by Lev Veyde 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

oVirt 4.4.7 Fourth Release Candidate is now available for testing The oVirt Project is pleased to announce the availability of oVirt 4.4.7 Fourth Release Candidate for testing, as of June 18th, 2021. This update is the seventh in a series of stabilization updates to the 4.4 series. How to prevent hosts entering emergency mode after upgrade from oVirt 4.4.1 Note: Upgrading from 4.4.2 GA or later should not require re-doing these steps, if already performed while upgrading from 4.4.1 to 4.4.2 GA. These are only required to be done once. Due to Bug 1837864 <https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1837864> - Host enter emergency mode after upgrading to latest build If you have your root file system on a multipath device on your hosts you should be aware that after upgrading from 4.4.1 to 4.4.7 you may get your host entering emergency mode. In order to prevent this be sure to upgrade oVirt Engine first, then on your hosts: 1. Remove the current lvm filter while still on 4.4.1, or in emergency mode (if rebooted). 2. Reboot. 3. Upgrade to 4.4.7 (redeploy in case of already being on 4.4.7). 4. Run vdsm-tool config-lvm-filter to confirm there is a new filter in place. 5. Only if not using oVirt Node: - run "dracut --force --add multipath” to rebuild initramfs with the correct filter configuration 6. Reboot. Documentation - If you want to try oVirt as quickly as possible, follow the instructions on the Download <https://ovirt.org/download/> page. - For complete installation, administration, and usage instructions, see the oVirt Documentation <https://ovirt.org/documentation/>. - For upgrading from a previous version, see the oVirt Upgrade Guide <https://ovirt.org/documentation/upgrade_guide/>. - For a general overview of oVirt, see About oVirt <https://ovirt.org/community/about.html>. Important notes before you try it Please note this is a pre-release build. The oVirt Project makes no guarantees as to its suitability or usefulness. This pre-release must not be used in production. Installation instructions For installation instructions and additional information please refer to: https://ovirt.org/documentation/ This release is available now on x86_64 architecture for: * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 or similar * CentOS Stream 8 This release supports Hypervisor Hosts on x86_64 and ppc64le architectures for: * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 or similar * CentOS Stream 8 * oVirt Node 4.4 based on CentOS Stream 8 (available for x86_64 only) See the release notes [1] for installation instructions and a list of new features and bugs fixed. Notes: - oVirt Appliance is already available based on CentOS Stream 8 - oVirt Node NG is already available based on CentOS Stream 8 Additional Resources: * Read more about the oVirt 4.4.7 release highlights: http://www.ovirt.org/release/4.4.7/ * Get more oVirt project updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ovirt * Check out the latest project news on the oVirt blog: http://www.ovirt.org/blog/ [1] http://www.ovirt.org/release/4.4.7/ [2] http://resources.ovirt.org/pub/ovirt-4.4-pre/iso/ -- Lev Veyde Senior Software Engineer, RHCE | RHCVA | MCITP Red Hat Israel <https://www.redhat.com> lev(a)redhat.com | lveyde(a)redhat.com <https://red.ht/sig> TRIED. TESTED. TRUSTED. <https://redhat.com/trusted>

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[ANN] oVirt 4.4.7 Third Release Candidate is now available for testing
by Sandro Bonazzola 11 Jun '21

11 Jun '21

oVirt 4.4.7 Third Release Candidate is now available for testing The oVirt Project is pleased to announce the availability of oVirt 4.4.7 Third Release Candidate for testing, as of June 10th, 2021. This update is the seventh in a series of stabilization updates to the 4.4 series. Documentation - If you want to try oVirt as quickly as possible, follow the instructions on the Download <https://ovirt.org/download/> page. - For complete installation, administration, and usage instructions, see the oVirt Documentation <https://ovirt.org/documentation/>. - For upgrading from a previous version, see the oVirt Upgrade Guide <https://ovirt.org/documentation/upgrade_guide/>. - For a general overview of oVirt, see About oVirt <https://ovirt.org/community/about.html>. Important notes before you try it Please note this is a pre-release build. The oVirt Project makes no guarantees as to its suitability or usefulness. This pre-release must not be used in production. If you are upgrading from 4.4.1 please check previous versions release notes about Bug 1837864 <https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1837864> Installation instructions For installation instructions and additional information please refer to: https://ovirt.org/documentation/ This release is available now on x86_64 architecture for: * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 or similar * CentOS Stream 8 This release supports Hypervisor Hosts on x86_64 and ppc64le architectures for: * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 or similar * CentOS Stream 8 * oVirt Node 4.4 based on CentOS Stream 8 (available for x86_64 only) See the release notes [1] for installation instructions and a list of new features and bugs fixed. Notes: - oVirt Appliance is already available based on CentOS Stream 8 - oVirt Node NG is already available based on CentOS Stream 8 Additional Resources: * Read more about the oVirt 4.4.7 release highlights: http://www.ovirt.org/release/4.4.7/ * Get more oVirt project updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ovirt * Check out the latest project news on the oVirt blog: http://www.ovirt.org/blog/ [1] http://www.ovirt.org/release/4.4.7/ [2] http://resources.ovirt.org/pub/ovirt-4.4-pre/iso/ -- Sandro Bonazzola MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, EMEA R&D RHV Red Hat EMEA <https://www.redhat.com/> sbonazzo(a)redhat.com <https://www.redhat.com/> *Red Hat respects your work life balance. Therefore there is no need to answer this email out of your office hours.*

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oVirt 2021 online conference
by Sandro Bonazzola 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

It is our pleasure to invite you to the oVirt 2021 online conference. The conference, organized by the oVirt community, will take place online on Monday, September 6th 2021! oVirt 2021 is a free conference for oVirt community project users and contributors coming to a web browser near you! There is no admission or ticket charge for this event. However, you are required to complete a free registration. Watch https://blogs.ovirt.org/ovirt-2021-online-conference/ for updates about registration. Talks, presentations and workshops will all be in English. We encourage students and new graduates as well as professionals to submit proposals to oVirt conferences. The theme of oVirt 2021 online conference will be about making it easy to contribute to the oVirt project and celebrating 10 years of oVirt. We will be looking for talks and discussions across virtualization, and how oVirt 4.4 can effectively solve user issues around: - Developing for oVirt - Integrating with oVirt - New features - User stories The deadline to submit abstracts is July 25th 2021. To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: submission form <https://forms.gle/CeCbGmNpvPs6fC2M8> More information are available at https://blogs.ovirt.org/ovirt-2021-online-conference/ Thanks, -- Sandro Bonazzola MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, EMEA R&D RHV Red Hat EMEA <https://www.redhat.com/> sbonazzo(a)redhat.com <https://www.redhat.com/> *Red Hat respects your work life balance. Therefore there is no need to answer this email out of your office hours.*

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[ANN] oVirt 4.4.7 Second Release Candidate is now available for testing
by Sandro Bonazzola 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

oVirt 4.4.7 Second Release Candidate is now available for testing The oVirt Project is pleased to announce the availability of oVirt 4.4.7 Second Release Candidate for testing, as of June 4th, 2021. This update is the seventh in a series of stabilization updates to the 4.4 series. Documentation - If you want to try oVirt as quickly as possible, follow the instructions on the Download <https://ovirt.org/download/> page. - For complete installation, administration, and usage instructions, see the oVirt Documentation <https://ovirt.org/documentation/>. - For upgrading from a previous version, see the oVirt Upgrade Guide <https://ovirt.org/documentation/upgrade_guide/>. - For a general overview of oVirt, see About oVirt <https://ovirt.org/community/about.html>. Important notes before you try it Please note this is a pre-release build. The oVirt Project makes no guarantees as to its suitability or usefulness. This pre-release must not be used in production. If you are upgrading from 4.4.1 please check previous versions release notes about Bug 1837864 <https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1837864> Installation instructions For installation instructions and additional information please refer to: https://ovirt.org/documentation/ This release is available now on x86_64 architecture for: * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 or similar * CentOS Stream 8 This release supports Hypervisor Hosts on x86_64 and ppc64le architectures for: * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 or similar * CentOS Stream 8 * oVirt Node 4.4 based on CentOS Stream 8 (available for x86_64 only) See the release notes [1] for installation instructions and a list of new features and bugs fixed. Notes: - oVirt Appliance is already available based on CentOS Stream 8 - oVirt Node NG is already available based on CentOS Stream 8 Additional Resources: * Read more about the oVirt 4.4.7 release highlights: http://www.ovirt.org/release/4.4.7/ * Get more oVirt project updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ovirt * Check out the latest project news on the oVirt blog: http://www.ovirt.org/blog/ [1] http://www.ovirt.org/release/4.4.7/ [2] http://resources.ovirt.org/pub/ovirt-4.4-pre/iso/ -- Sandro Bonazzola MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, EMEA R&D RHV Red Hat EMEA <https://www.redhat.com/> sbonazzo(a)redhat.com <https://www.redhat.com/> *Red Hat respects your work life balance. Therefore there is no need to answer this email out of your office hours.*

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