Oracle Linux: Cannot Find dkms Module for Oracle Linux 6
(Doc ID 2638447.1)
Last updated on SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Applies to:
Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 6.0 and laterLinux x86-64
Symptoms
On a system registered with ULN and latest channels for Oracle Linux 6, the package dkms is not found when trying to install it.
# yum install dkms Loaded plugins: refresh-packagekit, rhnplugin, security, ulninfo This system is receiving updates from ULN. Setting up Install Process No package dkms available. Error: Nothing to do # yum list available dkms Loaded plugins: refresh-packagekit, rhnplugin, security, ulninfo This system is receiving updates from ULN. Error: No matching Packages to list
However, the module is available for Oracle Linux 7 in the EPEL channel
# yum list available dkms Loaded plugins: langpacks, rhnplugin, ulninfo This system is receiving updates from ULN. Available Packages dkms.noarch 2.7.1-1.el7 ol7_x86_64_developer_EPEL
The EPEL repository is neither available on ULN nor Public YUM for Oracle Linux 6.
Changes
System is registered with the following channels:
Cause
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