Server with GUI but without System Tools and Utilities

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Hello,

I got stuck with a weird problem here. I've installed RHEL 7.4 via anaconda and checked 'Server with GUI' in the software collection dialog. At first it seems that the machine was installed as expected.

On the second look I've detected that the menus 'System Tools' and 'Utilities' from the Applications menu are empty.

Running sudo yum grouplist shows the group 'Server with GUI' to be available and not installed. But trying to install it I got the message that there is nothing to do.

$ sudo yum grouplist
[sudo] password for user: 
Loaded plugins: langpacks, product-id, search-disabled-repos, subscription-manager
Available Environment Groups:
   Minimal Install
   Infrastructure Server
   File and Print Server
   Basic Web Server
   Virtualization Host
   Server with GUI
Installed Groups:
   Graphical Administration Tools
   Legacy UNIX Compatibility
   Security Tools
   System Administration Tools
Available Groups:
   Compatibility Libraries
   Console Internet Tools
   Development Tools
   Scientific Support
   Smart Card Support
   System Management
Done

$ sudo yum groupinstall 'Server with GUI'
Loaded plugins: langpacks, product-id, search-disabled-repos, subscription-manager
Maybe run: yum groups mark install (see man yum)
No packages in any requested group available to install or update
  1. How do I get the programs usually are in System Tools and Utilities?
  2. Why isn't the group 'Server with GUI' mared as installed and how do I get this straight?

Best regards,
Jörg

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Hi Jörg,

This looks as if something went completely wrong during the system installation process.
Are the tools and utilities installed and only not shown in "app-folders/folder children" ?
Then it eventually can be solved by installing dconf-editor and adding the items there.
If not you can try to fix this by uninstalling and reinstalling the group ... or reinstall RHEL.

Regards,
Christian

Ok,

It seems to be a display error. The tools are not shown altough they are installed. I've reinstalled RHEL using our local mirror instead of the DVD and ended up with the same result.

Although I've selected 'Server with GUI' during the software collection this group is still listed as an available environment group and not as an installed one. I don't have a clue why and it still seems to be a little bit weird.

Cheers,
Jörg

Hi Jörg,

I can confirm that on my systems the "Server with GUI" is listed as an available environment group as well, although I selected it during the installation process. But that's not an issue at all, most important is that the relevant packages, tools and utilities are installed and usable - right ? Tweaking the desktop environment is another thing and for some users even great fun ... hahaha ...

Cheers :)
Christian

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