Issue Installing initscripts and chkconfig on Azure Linux VM

Question

We have created a Linux virtual machine on Microsoft Azure and are planning to install our product on it. During the installation process, we encountered an issue and would appreciate your assistance.

Before installing our product, we need to install the initscripts package and its dependency chkconfig. However, when executing the yum install initscripts command, the system indicates that initscripts was installed successfully, but chkconfig failed to install. The error message is: /etc/init.d;673d8b5a: cpio: File from package already exists as a directory in system.

Upon inspection, we found that the /etc/init.d directory contains two files: AzureNetworkWatcherAgent and azuremonitoragent. We would like to understand the purpose of these files and seek your advice on resolving this installation conflict.

Answer 1

Hello @Yang, Ze/杨 泽

I see you are encountering a conflict due to existing files in the init.d directory. Let's break down the purpose of the files you mentioned and then address the installation conflict.

Purpose of the Files:

1. AzureNetworkWatcherAgent: This agent is part of Azure Network Watcher, which provides tools to monitor, diagnose, and gain insights into your network performance and health. It helps in monitoring network connectivity and performance within Azure virtual machines12.
2. azuremonitoragent: This agent is part of Azure Monitor, which collects monitoring logs and data from your virtual machines. It combines the functionalities of the Geneva Agent and Log Analytics Agent, providing a better user experience and reduced support costs.

Resolving the Installation Conflict

The error message indicates that the chkconfig package is trying to create a file that already exists as a directory. Here are a few steps you can take to resolve this issue:

Backup and Remove Existing Files: Before making any changes, it's a good idea to back up the existing files.

P.S.- I have an editor issue here with commands above, hence adding a screenshot of the commands instead.

If the issue persists, you might need to check if there are any specific dependencies or conflicts related to the chkconfig package and the existing files.

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