Red Hat Summit22.5. Removing a partial IdM replica installation
If an IdM replica installation fails, some configuration files might be left behind. Additional attempts to install the IdM replica can fail and the installation script reports that IPA is already configured:
Example system with existing partial IdM configuration
[root@server ~]# ipa-replica-install
Your system may be partly configured.
Run /usr/sbin/ipa-server-install --uninstall to clean up.
IPA server is already configured on this system.
If you want to reinstall the IPA server, please uninstall it first using 'ipa-server-install --uninstall'.
The ipa-replica-install command failed. See /var/log/ipareplica-install.log for more informationTo resolve this issue, uninstall IdM software from the replica, remove the replica from the IdM topology, and retry the installation process.
Prerequisites
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You must have
rootprivileges.
Procedure
Uninstall the IdM server software on the host you are trying to configure as an IdM replica.
[root@replica ~]# ipa-server-install --uninstallOn all other servers in the topology, use the
ipa server-delcommand to delete any references to the replica that did not install properly.[root@other-replica ~]# ipa server-del replica.idm.example.com- Attempt installing the replica.
If you continue to experience difficulty installing an IdM replica because of repeated failed installations, reinstall the operating system.
One of the requirements for installing an IdM replica is a clean system without any customization. Failed installations may have compromised the integrity of the host by unexpectedly modifying system files.
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