Error: RTNETLINK answers: File exists when assigning an IP to an interface
Issue
- When bringing up an network card (i.e.: using service network restart), command returns RTNETLINK answers: File exists message
Environment
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5
- Network Adapter Intel Intel Corporation 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection (rev 02) 00, e1000e driver
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