apple / apple/foundationdb

RPM conflict error when following multi-version client installation guide (6.3.23 to 7.1.65)

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Description

When trying to install the 7.1.65 client on a machine with 6.3.23 already installed, the rpm -ivh command fails due to file conflicts. The documentation implies that multiple versions can coexist, but the RPM package structure prevents this for standard binary paths (e.g., /usr/bin/fdbcli).

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the multi-version client installation guide and the RPM installation instructions described in the report. Reproduce the rpm -ivh conflict between versions 6.3.23 and 7.1.65, then determine whether the guidance or package behavior needs to be corrected. Done means the documentation accurately reflects whether these versions can coexist.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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