Installing available OS update is declined because of low disk space

Installing available OS update is declined because of low disk space

Applies to

Cryptshare Virtual Appliance with openSUSE 42.1

Symptom

When checking for an OS update via the Administration Interface, a message says that at least 1 GB of free space is required even though there is more than 1 GB available on the Cryptshare Server. 14516841.png

Cause

The storage space requirements have increased to 2GB since this message was written. In fact, 2 GB have to be available for performing the update.

Solution

Freeing up 2 GB of disk space is necessary.


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