Topic: Installation fails on Dovecot

[MRiffai]

Hello there,

I had a major crash on my 7.3 server after a power outage while in the midst of updating from withing server manager. After partition repairs, I managed to get a semi-function server back online. I then tried to update via yum but it seems the server cannot access the internet (gets IP fine). Finally I decided to update to 7.4 via ISO and the installation runs into a fatal error when installing Dovecot - IMAPS server. I suspect it might be related to an issued with mis-reported low disk space since the backup to desktop panel reported 2TB of data to backup whilst I only have 3 9GB HD's attached.

Any ideas where to start?

[cactus]

Finally I decided to update to 7.4 via ISO and the installation runs into a fatal error when installing Dovecot - IMAPS server.

Please do not paraphrase and post the exact error message.

I suspect it might be related to an issued with mis-reported low disk space since the backup to desktop panel reported 2TB of data to backup whilst I only have 3 9GB HD's attached.

I find that hard to believe and do not suspect that to be the case of your error.

[MRiffai]

Hi cactus, here's the exact message the installer reports:

There was an error installing dovecot-1.0.7-2.e14.sme. This can indicate media failure, lack of disk space, and/or hardware problems. This is a fatal error and your install will be aborted. Please verify your media and try your install again.

Press the OK button to reboot your system

I tried two different burned CD's of the same ISO.

Here's a screenshot from the server manager backup panel:

[MRiffai]

Backed up then deleted most data, still didn't go past dovecot. Finally decided to do a clean 7.4 install.