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Error: can only create exec sessions on running containers: container state improper

Troubleshooting


Problem

Unable to launch admintool after a restart on Redhat8.X while using Podman.

Symptom

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Cause

Admintool container network needs to be re-created.
The issue is caused by the podman , know the impacted version is 4.2.0.
Issue is not presented in podman 4.4.1 and newer. 

Resolving The Problem

  • Delete the old admintool container by using 
    • podman rm admintool
  •  List Podman network by using 
    • podman network ls
  • Delete the admintool_default network by using 
    • podman network rm admintool_default
  • Start admintool container again. 
    • ./scripts/admintool.sh  
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The second solution, update podman to a version not impacted, such as 4.4.1 or newer. 

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 June 2023

UID

ibm16957448

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