The RPM List dashboard offers a comprehensive matrix view of installed RPM packages and their versions across multiple nodes and clusters. It serves as a critical tool for verifying software consistency and quickly identifying discrepancies across systems.

Figure 3-25 RPM List

• Cluster selection
  Cluster Name Filter: Users can select one or more clusters to analyze and compare RPM package status.

  • Supports multi-cluster comparison
  • Allows side-by-side validation of package presence and versions across nodes
  • Ideal for reviewing fleet-wide consistency
  Use this to:

  • Isolate specific clusters for focused audits
  • Compare development, staging, and production environments
• Toggle missing rows

  Toggle Missing Rows: This button filters the matrix to only show RPMs that are missing on one or more nodes.

  • Helps quickly narrow down inconsistencies
  • Eliminates noise by hiding fully consistent rows
  • Essential for preparing clean, focused patch plans
  Use cases

  • Patch planning

    Identify which RPMs need to be installed or upgraded before applying a patch to ensure smooth execution.

  • Compliance checks

    Verify that critical RPMs are installed consistently across nodes and clusters to meet organizational or regulatory standards.

  • Cluster health review

    Spot RPM mismatches within a cluster that could lead to unpredictable behavior, software failures, or drift from configuration baselines.