Issue
Running yum update on a CloudLinux system may fail due to problems with the CloudLinux release package or its repository configuration.
Example Error Output
[root@server ~]# yum update
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
Resolving Dependencies
--> Running transaction check
---> Package cloudlinux-release.x86_64 0:7.9-1.cloudlinux will be updated
---> Package cloudlinux-release.x86_64 0:7.9-2.cloudlinux will be an update
Error: Cannot find a valid baseurl for repo: cloudlinux-x86_64Cause
This error typically occurs when the CloudLinux release package is:
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Outdated
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Corrupted
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Incorrectly configured, resulting in broken repository URLs
As a result, yum cannot locate a valid baseurl for the CloudLinux repository.
Solution
Follow these steps to resolve the issue:
1. Update the CloudLinux Release Package
Update the release package to ensure you have the correct repository definitions:
yum update cloudlinux-release
2. Clean the YUM Cache
Clear old metadata and package cache:
yum clean all
3. Retry the Update
Run the update again:
yum update
Workaround and Additional Checks
If the above steps do not resolve the issue:
1. Verify Repository Configuration
Check that the CloudLinux repository files are correct:
ls -l /etc/yum.repos.d/
cat /etc/yum.repos.d/cloudlinux.repo
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Look for incorrect or outdated baseurl entries.
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You may also compare with a working server or the official CloudLinux repo file.
2. Manually Reinstall the Release Package (Optional)
If the repo file is missing or corrupt:
rpm -e cloudlinux-release
yum install https://repo.cloudlinux.com/cloudlinux/sources/cln/cloudlinux-release-latest.el7.x86_64.rpm
Adjust the URL based on your version (e.g., EL8 if using CloudLinux 8).
Contact Support
If the issue persists after trying the above steps, contact CloudLinux Support for further assistance. Provide them with:
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Error logs
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OS version
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Contents of /etc/yum.repos.d/
Summary
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Error occurs due to outdated or misconfigured CloudLinux release package.
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Fix involves updating the package, cleaning cache, and retrying.
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If unresolved, check .repo files or reinstall the release package manually.
