Converting a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 for HPC Compute Node to Use RHEL 7 Server ELS Repositories

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • End of Support: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 for HPC Compute Node is approaching its end of support phase.
  • Need for Updates: To continue receiving critical updates and support, customers can purchase an Extended Lifecycle Support subscription. These systems must transition to consume the RHEL 7 Server ELS repositories which contain a superset of packages in the HPC repositories.
  • Migration Requirement: A RHEL 7 HPC Compute node must be converted to use the RHEL 7 Server ELS repositories by downloading a new product certificate from the Red Hat Product Certificate Tool.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 for High Performance Computing (HPC) Compute Nodes
  • Systems requiring updates beyond the end of support phase

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