Error "can't create transaction lock on /var/lib/rpm/.rpm.lock (Permission denied)" when trying to run the rpm installer for TIBCO Spotfire Server
Article ID: KB0075472
Updated On:
| Products | Versions |
|---|---|
| Spotfire Server | All Versions |
Description
While trying to run the rpm installer for the TIBCO Spotfire Server on Redhat Linux, we may see the following message:
"can't create transaction lock on /var/lib/rpm/.rpm.lock (Permission denied)"
"can't create transaction lock on /var/lib/rpm/.rpm.lock (Permission denied)"
Issue/Introduction
Error "can't create transaction lock on /var/lib/rpm/.rpm.lock (Permission denied)" when trying to run the rpm installer for Spotfire Server
Environment
Redhat Linux Operating System
Resolution
The reason for the permission denied error is that the RPM installers are required to be run with elevated permissions (SUDO).
Here is a sample of how the command would look like:
Here is a sample of how the command would look like:
sudo rpm -ivh <filename>.rpmPlease check with your Linux administrator to ensure the proper permissions are in place.
Additional Information
External: RPM installation having NO root access
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