Why '--ignore-version-mismatch' needed to be use while upgrading Satellite?

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Issue

  • Why '--ignore-version-mismatch' needed to be use while upgrading Satellite?
ERROR: RHN Entitlement Certificate cannot be imported - the versions of current and new certificate do not match, [old] vs. [new]
If you are trying to upgrade the Satellite server, please see the upgrade documentation located here /etc/sysconfig/rhn/satellite-upgrade/README  (as part of the rhn-upgrade package).  WARNING: If you want to skip this check, please use --ignore-version-mismatch, but doing so may cause issues (including malfunction of the Satellite software).  Only skip the test if instructed to do so by a support technician.

Environment

  • Red Hat Network Satellite or Proxy 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6
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