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You must install StorageGRID on all Ubuntu or Debian grid hosts. For a list of supported versions, use the NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool.
Ensure your operating system meets StorageGRID's minimum kernel version requirements, as listed below. Use the command uname -r to get your operating system's kernel version, or consult with your OS vendor.
Note: Support for Ubuntu versions 18.04 and 20.04 have been deprecated and will be removed in a future release.
| Ubuntu version | Minimum kernel version | Kernel package name |
|---|---|---|
18.04.6 (deprecated) |
5.4.0-150-generic |
linux-image-5.4.0-150-generic/bionic-updates,bionic-security,now 5.4.0-150.167~18.04.1 |
20.04.5 (deprecated) |
5.4.0-131-generic |
linux-image-5.4.0-131-generic/focal-updates,now 5.4.0-131.147 |
22.04.1 |
5.15.0-47-generic |
linux-image-5.15.0-47-generic/jammy-updates,jammy-security,now 5.15.0-47.51 |
24.04 |
6.8.0-31-generic |
linux-image-6.8.0-31-generic/noble,now 6.8.0-31.31 |
Note: Support for Debian version 11 has been deprecated and will be removed in a future release.
| Debian version | Minimum kernel version | Kernel package name |
|---|---|---|
11 (deprecated) |
5.10.0-18-amd64 |
linux-image-5.10.0-18-amd64/stable,now 5.10.150-1 |
12 |
6.1.0-9-amd64 |
linux-image-6.1.0-9-amd64/stable,now 6.1.27-1 |
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Install Linux on all physical or virtual grid hosts according to the distributor's instructions or your standard procedure.
Don't install any graphical desktop environments. When installing Ubuntu, you must select standard system utilities. Selecting OpenSSH server is recommended to enable ssh access to your Ubuntu hosts. All other options can remain cleared. -
Ensure that all hosts have access to Ubuntu or Debian package repositories.
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If swap is enabled:
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Run the following command:
$ sudo swapoff --all -
Remove all swap entries from
/etc/fstabto persist the settings.
Failing to disable swap entirely can severely lower performance.
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