Oracle Linux: virt-install Fails with Error "Error validating install location: Distro 'ol8.0' does not exist in our dictionary" (Doc ID 2782443.1)

Last updated on SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.2 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [4.1.12] to Oracle Linux 7.9 [Release OL7U2 to OL7U9]
Linux x86-64

When trying to create VM and install OS on KVM host virt-install fails with below error.

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