Ubuntu Server 10.04 LTS to 12.04 Lots O Dragons

JTS

We ran into a TON of problems upgrading our ubuntu servers to the latest version of Ubuntu. We suffered everything from Kernel panics, to python issues, to broken upgrades mid-way through. It was a vastly different than the typical upgrade cycle we have been used to.

One perplexing issue was solved by the folks over at Operational Dynamics.


E: Could not perform immediate configuration on 'python-minimal'. Please
see man 5 apt.conf under APT::Immediate-Configure for details. (2)

OD’s magical commands saved our bacon:


# apt-get install -o APT::Immediate-Configure=false -f apt python-minimal
# apt-get dist-upgrade

Thanks for the footwork and good luck to the rest of you upgrading your boxes (test, test, test, test).

About the author

During his twenty-five professional years, Mr. Silva has had experience in nearly every facet of the Information Technology industry. Ranging from advanced data mining / data visualization systems to running multi-state small business IT infrastructures, Mr. Silva has always provided precise and cost-effective strategies to meet any client’s needs. With his tremendous work ethic and “Can-Do” attitude, Mr. Silva has always met every challenge head-on and with intelligent determination. Mr. Silva is also a certified NAUI Advanced/Nitrox Diver, hoping to get a few more wrecks under his belt in the Atlantic.