Machine Config Daemon is restarting and failing to apply the new config

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • When deploying a new MCP configuration on the nodes, the Machine Config Daemon (MCD) is restarting, leading the currentconfig in an undesired state.
  • Creating the flag /run/machine-config-daemon-force on the node does not help the MCD to update the node.

Environment

  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP)
    • 4.12 and above

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