Installation
The following installation related features and functionalities are deprecated in Oracle Linux 9.
Kickstart Commands
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timezone --ntpservers
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timezone --nontp
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logging --level
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%packages --excludeWeakdeps
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%packages --instLangs
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%anaconda
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pwpolicy
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nvdimm
Even though specific options are listed as deprecated, the base command and the other
options remain available and operative. If you use a deprecated command in kickstart
files, warnings are generated in the logs. To change deprecated command warnings to
errors, set the inst.ksstrict boot option.
initial-setup Package
Instead of using this package, use the gnome-initial-setup package as a
replacement.
inst.geoloc Boot Option Values provider_hostip And
provider_fedora_geoip
The provider_hostip and provider_fedora_geoip values for
the inst.geoloc= boot option are deprecated. You can use the
geolocation_provider=URL option to set the required geolocation in the
installation program configuration file, if required. Use the inst.geoloc=0
option to disable the geolocation.
Anaconda Screenshots
Capturing screenshots of the Anaconda GUI by using a global hotkey is deprecated.
Anaconda Help
The built-in documentation from spokes and hubs of all Anaconda user interfaces that was available during Anaconda installation is deprecated. The interface is self-documented and the Oracle Linux 9: Installing Oracle Linux can be used for further assistance.