IPA install fails with the error "Failed to restart the directory server ([Errno -2] Name or service not known)"

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Issue

  • A new IPA server installation fails with the error "Failed to restart the directory server ([Errno -2] Name or service not known)"
  • A manual clean up of the directories does not help.

Environment

  • IPA server 4.2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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