Perf KVM tool installation in Ubuntu

Asked by Venkateswara Rao Dokku

Hi,
I am using Ubuntu 14.04 version & I wanted to install perf-kvm tool to profile my KVM guest performance. When I try to install the tool with the following command

apt-get install linux-tools-3.16.0-30-generic linux-cloud-tools-3.16.0-30-generic

I was getting the error

Some packages could not be installed. This may mean that you have
requested an impossible situation or if you are using the unstable
distribution that some required packages have not yet been created
or been moved out of Incoming.

Can you please help me installing this or Is there any other tool available to profile the guest for Ubuntu
Thanks

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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#1

I assume the package names are not correct. They should be fitting to the version of the kernel that your system currently is running (maybe linux-tools-3.16.0-59-generic linux-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59-generic)

What is the output of the following commands:

uname -a
lsb_release -crid
dpkg -l | grep -e '-generic'

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#2

Please find the requested information given below.
root@ubuntu:~# uname -a
Linux ubuntu 3.16.0-30-generic #40~14.04.1-Ubuntu SMP Thu Jan 15 17:43:14
UTC 2015 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
root@ubuntu:~# lsb_release -crid
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS
Release: 14.04
Codename: trusty
root@ubuntu:~# dpkg -l | grep -e '-generic'
ii libaccount-plugin-generic-oauth
0.11+14.04.20140409.1-0ubuntu2 amd64 GNOME
Control Center account plugin for single signon - generic OAuth
ii linux-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59-generic
3.16.0-59.79~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific cloud tools for version 3.16.0-59
ii linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-47-generic
3.19.0-47.53~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific cloud tools for version 3.19.0-47
ii linux-cloud-tools-4.2.0-25-generic
 4.2.0-25.30~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific cloud tools for version 4.2.0-25
ii linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-utopic 3.16.0.59.50
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel cloud
tools
ii linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-vivid 3.19.0.47.32
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel cloud
tools
ii linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-wily 4.2.0.25.19
                                  amd64 Generic Linux kernel cloud
tools
ii linux-generic-lts-utopic 3.16.0.30.23
                                   amd64 Complete Generic Linux
kernel and headers
ii linux-headers-3.16.0-30-generic
3.16.0-30.40~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel headers for version 3.16.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
ii linux-headers-generic-lts-utopic 3.16.0.30.23
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel headers
ii linux-image-3.16.0-30-generic
3.16.0-30.40~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel image for version 3.16.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
ii linux-image-extra-3.16.0-30-generic
3.16.0-30.40~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel extra modules for version 3.16.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
ii linux-image-generic-lts-utopic 3.16.0.30.23
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel image
ii linux-tools-3.13.0-76-generic 3.13.0-76.120
                                  amd64 Linux kernel version
specific tools for version 3.13.0-76
ii linux-tools-3.16.0-59-generic
3.16.0-59.79~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific tools for version 3.16.0-59
ii linux-tools-3.19.0-47-generic
3.19.0-47.53~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific tools for version 3.19.0-47
ii linux-tools-4.2.0-25-generic
 4.2.0-25.30~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific tools for version 4.2.0-25
ii linux-tools-generic 3.13.0.76.82
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii linux-tools-generic-lts-saucy 3.13.0.76.82
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii linux-tools-generic-lts-trusty 3.13.0.76.82
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii linux-tools-generic-lts-utopic 3.16.0.59.50
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii linux-tools-generic-lts-vivid 3.19.0.47.32
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii linux-tools-generic-lts-wily 4.2.0.25.19
                                  amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii plainbox-provider-resource-generic 0.3-1
                                  amd64 CheckBox generic resource
jobs provider
root@ubuntu:~#

On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 8:47 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Manfred Hampl requested more information:
> I assume the package names are not correct. They should be fitting to
> the version of the kernel that your system currently is running (maybe
> linux-tools-3.16.0-59-generic linux-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59-generic)
>
> What is the output of the following commands:
>
> uname -a
> lsb_release -crid
> dpkg -l | grep -e '-generic'
>
> --
> To answer this request for more information, you can either reply to
> this email or enter your reply at the following page:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> You received this question notification because you asked the question.
>

--
Thanks & Regards,
Venkateswara Rao Dokku.

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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#3

You seem to be running outdated versions of the kernel packages, and you have a multitude of kernel meta packages installed.

1. You should make up your mind what kernel series you want to run
- standard trusty (3.13)
- lts-utopic (3.16)
- lts-vivid (3.19)
- lts-wily (4.2)

2. for each of these kernel families you seem not to have the newest version installed, because you apparently did not download and install the newest updates.

What is the output of the commands

sudo apt-get update
apt-get --simulate dist-upgrade

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#4

Please find the output of the commands given below

root@ubuntu:~# sudo apt-get update
Ign http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty InRelease
Get:1 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security InRelease [64.4 kB]
Get:2 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates InRelease [64.4 kB]
Get:3 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/main Sources [103 kB]
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports InRelease
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty Release.gpg
Get:4 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/restricted Sources [4,035
B]
Get:5 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/main Sources [248 kB]
Get:6 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/universe Sources [32.7 kB]
Get:7 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/multiverse Sources [2,357
B]
Get:8 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/main amd64 Packages [410
kB]
Get:9 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/restricted Sources [5,359
B]
Get:10 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/universe Sources [147 kB]
Get:11 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/multiverse Sources
[5,161 B]
Get:12 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/restricted amd64 Packages
[13.0 kB]
Get:13 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/main amd64 Packages [689
kB]
Get:14 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/universe amd64 Packages
[123 kB]
Get:15 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/multiverse amd64 Packages
[4,798 B]
Get:16 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/main i386 Packages [384
kB]
Get:17 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/restricted i386 Packages
[12.7 kB]
Get:18 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/restricted amd64
Packages [15.9 kB]
Get:19 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/universe i386 Packages
[123 kB]
Get:20 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/universe amd64 Packages
[334 kB]
Get:21 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/multiverse i386 Packages
[4,955 B]
Get:22 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/main Translation-en [225
kB]
Get:23 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/multiverse amd64
Packages [13.0 kB]
Get:24 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/main i386 Packages [664
kB]
Get:25 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/multiverse Translation-en
[2,437 B]
Get:26 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/restricted Translation-en
[3,206 B]
Get:27 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security/universe Translation-en
[71.9 kB]
Get:28 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/restricted i386 Packages
[15.6 kB]
Get:29 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/universe i386 Packages
[335 kB]
Get:30 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/multiverse i386 Packages
[13.1 kB]
Get:31 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/main Translation-en [348
kB]
Get:32 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/multiverse
Translation-en [6,832 B]
Get:33 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/restricted
Translation-en [3,699 B]
Get:34 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates/universe Translation-en
[175 kB]
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/main Sources
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/restricted Sources
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/universe Sources
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/multiverse Sources
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/main amd64 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/restricted amd64 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/universe amd64 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/multiverse amd64 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/main i386 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/restricted i386 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/universe i386 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/multiverse i386 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/main Translation-en
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/multiverse Translation-en
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/restricted Translation-en
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty-backports/universe Translation-en
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty Release
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/main Sources
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/restricted Sources
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/universe Sources
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/multiverse Sources
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/main amd64 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/restricted amd64 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/universe amd64 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/multiverse amd64 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/main i386 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/restricted i386 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/universe i386 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/multiverse i386 Packages
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/main Translation-en
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/multiverse Translation-en
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/restricted Translation-en
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/universe Translation-en
Ign http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/main Translation-en_IN
Ign http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/multiverse Translation-en_IN
Ign http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/restricted Translation-en_IN
Ign http://in.archive.ubuntu.com trusty/universe Translation-en_IN
Fetched 4,667 kB in 29s (157 kB/s)
Reading package lists... Done

root@ubuntu:~# apt-get --simulate dist-upgrade
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
You might want to run 'apt-get -f install' to correct these.
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
 linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-48-generic : Depends: linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-48
but it is not installable
 linux-cloud-tools-common : Depends: init-system-helpers (>= 1.18~) but
1.14 is installed
                            Depends: lsb-base (>= 4.1+Debian11ubuntu7) but
4.1+Debian11ubuntu6 is installed
E: Unmet dependencies. Try using -f.

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 1:13 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Manfred Hampl requested more information:
> You seem to be running outdated versions of the kernel packages, and you
> have a multitude of kernel meta packages installed.
>
> 1. You should make up your mind what kernel series you want to run
> - standard trusty (3.13)
> - lts-utopic (3.16)
> - lts-vivid (3.19)
> - lts-wily (4.2)
>
> 2. for each of these kernel families you seem not to have the newest
> version installed, because you apparently did not download and install
> the newest updates.
>
> What is the output of the commands
>
> sudo apt-get update
> apt-get --simulate dist-upgrade
>
> --
> To answer this request for more information, you can either reply to
> this email or enter your reply at the following page:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> You received this question notification because you asked the question.
>

--
Thanks & Regards,
Venkateswara Rao Dokku.

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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#5

Apparently you have broken dependencies in the installed packages.

Try

apt-cache policy linux-cloud-tools-common
apt-get --simulate install -f

and copy/paste the output as done before.

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#6

Hi ,
Please find the output of the commands given below.

root@ubuntu:~# apt-cache policy linux-cloud-tools-common
linux-cloud-tools-common:
  Installed: 3.19.0-32.37
  Candidate: 3.19.0-32.37
  Version table:
 *** 3.19.0-32.37 0
        100 /var/lib/dpkg/status
     3.13.0-76.120 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-74.118 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-73.116 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-71.114 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-70.113 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-68.111 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-67.110 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-66.108 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-65.106 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-63.103 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-62.102 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-61.100 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-59.98 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-58.97 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-57.95 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-55.94 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-54.91 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-53.89 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-52.86 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-51.84 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-49.83 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-48.80 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-46.79 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-45.74 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-44.73 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-43.72 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-41.70 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-40.69 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-39.66 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-37.64 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-36.63 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-35.62 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-34.60 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-33.58 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-32.57 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-30.55 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-29.53 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-27.50 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-24.47 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
     3.13.0-24.46 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty/main amd64 Packages
root@ubuntu:~# apt-get --simulate install -f
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Correcting dependencies... Done
The following packages will be REMOVED:
  linux-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59-generic linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-47-generic
  linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-48-generic linux-cloud-tools-4.2.0-25-generic
  linux-cloud-tools-common linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-utopic
  linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-vivid linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-wily
  linux-lts-utopic-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59
linux-lts-vivid-cloud-tools-3.19.0-47
  linux-lts-wily-cloud-tools-4.2.0-25
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 11 to remove and 208 not upgraded.
2 not fully installed or removed.
Remv linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-48-generic [3.19.0-48.54]
[linux-cloud-tools-common:amd64 ]
Remv linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-wily [4.2.0.25.19]
[linux-cloud-tools-common:amd64 ]
Remv linux-cloud-tools-4.2.0-25-generic [4.2.0-25.30~14.04.1]
[linux-cloud-tools-common:amd64 ]
Remv linux-lts-wily-cloud-tools-4.2.0-25 [4.2.0-25.30~14.04.1]
[linux-cloud-tools-common:amd64 ]
Remv linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-vivid [3.19.0.47.32]
[linux-cloud-tools-common:amd64 ]
Remv linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-47-generic [3.19.0-47.53~14.04.1]
[linux-cloud-tools-common:amd64 ]
Remv linux-lts-vivid-cloud-tools-3.19.0-47 [3.19.0-47.53~14.04.1]
[linux-cloud-tools-common:amd64 ]
Remv linux-cloud-tools-common [3.19.0-32.37]
[linux-lts-utopic-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59:amd64 ]
Remv linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-utopic [3.16.0.59.50]
[linux-lts-utopic-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59:amd64 ]
Remv linux-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59-generic [3.16.0-59.79~14.04.1]
[linux-lts-utopic-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59:amd64 ]
Remv linux-lts-utopic-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59 [3.16.0-59.79~14.04.1]

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Manfred Hampl <
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> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Manfred Hampl requested more information:
> Apparently you have broken dependencies in the installed packages.
>
> Try
>
> apt-cache policy linux-cloud-tools-common
> apt-get --simulate install -f
>
> and copy/paste the output as done before.
>
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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#7

The output of the simulation shows that there are conflicts between the different versions of the packages.

You have to make up your mind what kernel series you want to run
 - standard trusty (3.13)
 - lts-utopic (3.16)
 - lts-vivid (3.19)
 - lts-wily (4.2)

Based on that decision, all other versions should then be removed, and the selected one can then completely be installed.

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#8

How can we remove the kernel?

Say, I decided to keep the Its-Wily(4.2) version & remove rest, How can I
do that?

Thanks so much for the help.:)

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 3:22 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Manfred Hampl proposed the following answer:
> The output of the simulation shows that there are conflicts between the
> different versions of the packages.
>
> You have to make up your mind what kernel series you want to run
> - standard trusty (3.13)
> - lts-utopic (3.16)
> - lts-vivid (3.19)
> - lts-wily (4.2)
>
> Based on that decision, all other versions should then be removed, and
> the selected one can then completely be installed.
>
> --
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> know that it is solved:
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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#9

"...How can we remove the kernel?"

You can remove a specific kernel version with the package management programs, e.g. using the command "sudo apt-get remove --purge <package_name>". You just have to make sure that you leave a working version of the kernel installed, or you will run into problems with the next reboot.

For listing all kernel packages that you have installed - what is the output of

dpkg -l | grep ' linux-'

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#10

root@ubuntu:~# dpkg -l | grep ' linux-'
ii linux-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59-generic
3.16.0-59.79~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific cloud tools for version 3.16.0-59
ii linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-47-generic
3.19.0-47.53~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific cloud tools for version 3.19.0-47
iU linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-48-generic 3.19.0-48.54
                                   amd64 Linux kernel version
specific cloud tools for version 3.19.0-48
ii linux-cloud-tools-4.2.0-25-generic
 4.2.0-25.30~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific cloud tools for version 4.2.0-25
iU linux-cloud-tools-common 3.19.0-32.37
                                   all Linux kernel version
specific cloud tools for version 3.19.0
ii linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-utopic 3.16.0.59.50
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel cloud
tools
ii linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-vivid 3.19.0.47.32
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel cloud
tools
ii linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-wily 4.2.0.25.19
                                  amd64 Generic Linux kernel cloud
tools
ii linux-firmware 1.127.11
                                   all Firmware for Linux kernel
drivers
ii linux-generic-lts-utopic 3.16.0.30.23
                                   amd64 Complete Generic Linux
kernel and headers
ii linux-headers-3.16.0-30
3.16.0-30.40~14.04.1 all Header
files related to Linux kernel version 3.16.0
ii linux-headers-3.16.0-30-generic
3.16.0-30.40~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel headers for version 3.16.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
ii linux-headers-generic-lts-utopic 3.16.0.30.23
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel headers
ii linux-image-3.16.0-30-generic
3.16.0-30.40~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel image for version 3.16.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
ii linux-image-extra-3.16.0-30-generic
3.16.0-30.40~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel extra modules for version 3.16.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
ii linux-image-generic-lts-utopic 3.16.0.30.23
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel image
ii linux-libc-dev:amd64 3.13.0-73.116
                                  amd64 Linux Kernel Headers for
development
ii linux-lts-utopic-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59
 3.16.0-59.79~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific cloud tools for version 3.16.0-59
ii linux-lts-utopic-tools-3.16.0-59
 3.16.0-59.79~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific tools for version 3.16.0-59
ii linux-lts-vivid-cloud-tools-3.19.0-47
3.19.0-47.53~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific cloud tools for version 3.19.0-47
ii linux-lts-vivid-tools-3.19.0-47
3.19.0-47.53~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific tools for version 3.19.0-47
ii linux-lts-wily-cloud-tools-4.2.0-25
4.2.0-25.30~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific cloud tools for version 4.2.0-25
ii linux-lts-wily-tools-4.2.0-25
4.2.0-25.30~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific tools for version 4.2.0-25
ii linux-sound-base
 1.0.25+dfsg-0ubuntu4 all base
package for ALSA and OSS sound systems
ii linux-tools-3.13.0-76 3.13.0-76.120
                                  amd64 Linux kernel version
specific tools for version 3.13.0-76
ii linux-tools-3.13.0-76-generic 3.13.0-76.120
                                  amd64 Linux kernel version
specific tools for version 3.13.0-76
ii linux-tools-3.16.0-59-generic
3.16.0-59.79~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific tools for version 3.16.0-59
ii linux-tools-3.19.0-47-generic
3.19.0-47.53~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific tools for version 3.19.0-47
ii linux-tools-4.2.0-25-generic
 4.2.0-25.30~14.04.1 amd64 Linux
kernel version specific tools for version 4.2.0-25
ii linux-tools-common 3.13.0-76.120
                                  all Linux kernel version
specific tools for version 3.13.0
ii linux-tools-generic 3.13.0.76.82
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii linux-tools-generic-lts-saucy 3.13.0.76.82
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii linux-tools-generic-lts-trusty 3.13.0.76.82
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii linux-tools-generic-lts-utopic 3.16.0.59.50
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii linux-tools-generic-lts-vivid 3.19.0.47.32
                                   amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
ii linux-tools-generic-lts-wily 4.2.0.25.19
                                  amd64 Generic Linux kernel tools
root@ubuntu:~#

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 5:17 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Manfred Hampl requested more information:
> "...How can we remove the kernel?"
>
> You can remove a specific kernel version with the package management
> programs, e.g. using the command "sudo apt-get remove --purge
> <package_name>". You just have to make sure that you leave a working
> version of the kernel installed, or you will run into problems with the
> next reboot.
>
> For listing all kernel packages that you have installed - what is the
> output of
>
> dpkg -l | grep ' linux-'
>
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> this email or enter your reply at the following page:
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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#11

Ok. This is a mixture of different kernel versions.

Switching over to lts-wily probably is the best solution.

First step in any case must be to bring the package management system back into a consistent state.

What is the output of

sudo dpkg --audit

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#12

root@ubuntu:~# sudo dpkg --audit
The following packages have been unpacked but not yet configured.
They must be configured using dpkg --configure or the configure
menu option in dselect for them to work:
 linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-48-generic Linux kernel version specific cloud
tools
 linux-cloud-tools-common Linux kernel version specific cloud tools for
version

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 5:38 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Manfred Hampl requested more information:
> Ok. This is a mixture of different kernel versions.
>
> Switching over to lts-wily probably is the best solution.
>
> First step in any case must be to bring the package management system
> back into a consistent state.
>
> What is the output of
>
> sudo dpkg --audit
>
> --
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> this email or enter your reply at the following page:
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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#13

Try

sudo dpkg --purge linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-48-generic linux-cloud-tools-common
sudo apt-get install linux-cloud-tools-common

and report the results.

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#14

root@ubuntu:~# sudo dpkg --purge linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-48-generic
linux-cloud-tools-common
(Reading database ... 184363 files and directories currently installed.)
Removing linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-48-generic (3.19.0-48.54) ...
dpkg: dependency problems prevent removal of linux-cloud-tools-common:
 linux-lts-utopic-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59 depends on linux-cloud-tools-common.
 linux-lts-vivid-cloud-tools-3.19.0-47 depends on linux-cloud-tools-common.
 linux-lts-wily-cloud-tools-4.2.0-25 depends on linux-cloud-tools-common.

dpkg: error processing package linux-cloud-tools-common (--purge):
 dependency problems - not removing
Errors were encountered while processing:
 linux-cloud-tools-common
root@ubuntu:~# sudo apt-get install linux-cloud-tools-common
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
linux-cloud-tools-common is already the newest version.
linux-cloud-tools-common set to manually installed.
You might want to run 'apt-get -f install' to correct these:
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
 linux-cloud-tools-common : Depends: init-system-helpers (>= 1.18~) but
1.14 is to be installed
                            Depends: lsb-base (>= 4.1+Debian11ubuntu7) but
4.1+Debian11ubuntu6 is to be installed
E: Unmet dependencies. Try 'apt-get -f install' with no packages (or
specify a solution).
root@ubuntu:~#

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 5:47 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Manfred Hampl requested more information:
> Try
>
> sudo dpkg --purge linux-cloud-tools-3.19.0-48-generic
> linux-cloud-tools-common
> sudo apt-get install linux-cloud-tools-common
>
> and report the results.
>
> --
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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#15

One of two worked, one didn't yet.

Try

sudo dpkg --purge --force-depends linux-cloud-tools-common
sudo apt-get install linux-cloud-tools-common -f
sudo dpkg --audit

and report the results.

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#16

root@ubuntu:~# sudo dpkg --purge --force-depends linux-cloud-tools-common
dpkg: linux-cloud-tools-common: dependency problems, but removing anyway as
you requested:
 linux-lts-utopic-cloud-tools-3.16.0-59 depends on linux-cloud-tools-common.
 linux-lts-vivid-cloud-tools-3.19.0-47 depends on linux-cloud-tools-common.
 linux-lts-wily-cloud-tools-4.2.0-25 depends on linux-cloud-tools-common.

(Reading database ... 184356 files and directories currently installed.)
Removing linux-cloud-tools-common (3.19.0-32.37) ...
Purging configuration files for linux-cloud-tools-common (3.19.0-32.37) ...
Processing triggers for man-db (2.6.7.1-1ubuntu1) ...
root@ubuntu:~# sudo apt-get install linux-cloud-tools-common -f
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  linux-cloud-tools-common
0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 208 not upgraded.
Need to get 0 B/15.3 kB of archives.
After this operation, 286 kB of additional disk space will be used.
Selecting previously unselected package linux-cloud-tools-common.
(Reading database ... 184342 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack .../linux-cloud-tools-common_3.13.0-76.120_all.deb ...
Unpacking linux-cloud-tools-common (3.13.0-76.120) ...
Processing triggers for man-db (2.6.7.1-1ubuntu1) ...
Processing triggers for ureadahead (0.100.0-16) ...
Setting up linux-cloud-tools-common (3.13.0-76.120) ...
hv-kvp-daemon stop/pre-start, process 23093
hv-vss-daemon stop/pre-start, process 23127
hv-fcopy-daemon stop/pre-start, process 23161
Processing triggers for ureadahead (0.100.0-16) ...
root@ubuntu:~# sudo dpkg --audit

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 7:27 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Manfred Hampl proposed the following answer:
> One of two worked, one didn't yet.
>
> Try
>
> sudo dpkg --purge --force-depends linux-cloud-tools-common
> sudo apt-get install linux-cloud-tools-common -f
> sudo dpkg --audit
>
> and report the results.
>
> --
> If this answers your question, please go to the following page to let us
> know that it is solved:
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>
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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#17

The package management system seems to be back in a consistent state, and perf-kvm hopefully installed and operational.

You might try
1. running perf kvm commands to check whether this is now running as desired.
2. updating the >200 packages for which updates are available
3. clean-up the kernel packages to reduce the installed kernel packages down to just one series.

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#18

Perf kvm is not yet installed.

root@ubuntu:~# perf kvm
WARNING: perf not found for kernel 3.16.0-30

  You may need to install the following packages for this specific kernel:
    linux-tools-3.16.0-30-generic
    linux-cloud-tools-3.16.0-30-generic

  You may also want to install one of the following packages to keep up to
date:
    linux-tools-generic-lts-<series>
    linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-<series>

So, Do I need to try & install after removing all the unused kernel only?

On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 1:13 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Manfred Hampl proposed the following answer:
> The package management system seems to be back in a consistent state,
> and perf-kvm hopefully installed and operational.
>
> You might try
> 1. running perf kvm commands to check whether this is now running as
> desired.
> 2. updating the >200 packages for which updates are available
> 3. clean-up the kernel packages to reduce the installed kernel packages
> down to just one series.
>
> --
> If this answers your question, please go to the following page to let us
> know that it is solved:
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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#19

Apparently you now have certain versions of the Linux-tools installed, but not the ones for the currently running kernel version.

The package linux-tools-generic-lts-utopic should care that the related version is installed, if you install all pending updates and reboot your system afterwards.

What is the output of the commands

uname -a
apt-cache policy linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-utopic linux-tools-generic-lts-utopic linux-generic-lts-utopic

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#20

root@ubuntu:~# uname -a
Linux ubuntu 3.16.0-30-generic #40~14.04.1-Ubuntu SMP Thu Jan 15 17:43:14
UTC 2015 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
root@ubuntu:~# apt-cache policy linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-utopic
linux-tools-generic-lts-utopic linux-generic-lts-utopic
linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-utopic:
  Installed: 3.16.0.59.50
  Candidate: 3.16.0.59.50
  Version table:
 *** 3.16.0.59.50 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
        100 /var/lib/dpkg/status
linux-tools-generic-lts-utopic:
  Installed: 3.16.0.59.50
  Candidate: 3.16.0.59.50
  Version table:
 *** 3.16.0.59.50 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
        100 /var/lib/dpkg/status
linux-generic-lts-utopic:
  Installed: 3.16.0.30.23
  Candidate: 3.16.0.59.50
  Version table:
     3.16.0.59.50 0
        500 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-updates/main amd64
Packages
        500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security/main amd64
Packages
 *** 3.16.0.30.23 0
        100 /var/lib/dpkg/status

On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 3:42 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Manfred Hampl requested more information:
> Apparently you now have certain versions of the Linux-tools installed,
> but not the ones for the currently running kernel version.
>
> The package linux-tools-generic-lts-utopic should care that the related
> version is installed, if you install all pending updates and reboot your
> system afterwards.
>
> What is the output of the commands
>
> uname -a
> apt-cache policy linux-cloud-tools-generic-lts-utopic
> linux-tools-generic-lts-utopic linux-generic-lts-utopic
>
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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#21

You are running a version of the kernel that is one year old (3.16.0-30, current version is 3.16.0-59).

I assume that updating all packages to their up-to-date version and rebooting will provide a consistent set of the kernel tools, and the perf kvm command should then work.

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#22

We can do it by apt-get update only?

Or is there any other specific way to do it?

On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 4:17 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Manfred Hampl proposed the following answer:
> You are running a version of the kernel that is one year old (3.16.0-30,
> current version is 3.16.0-59).
>
> I assume that updating all packages to their up-to-date version and
> rebooting will provide a consistent set of the kernel tools, and the
> perf kvm command should then work.
>
> --
> If this answers your question, please go to the following page to let us
> know that it is solved:
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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#23

The designated tool to update packages is apt-get. There are other programs available doing the same (e.g. aptitude), or packages running in a xorg environment like update-manager and synaptic. If you want to install a specific version of a specific package, you could also do that with dpkg.

Why do you hesitate to update all packages at once by using apt-get?

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#24

I just wanted to be sure that I am not running the system to inconsistent
state :)

Anyhow I will do it right away. Thanks for the help

On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 4:47 PM, Manfred Hampl <
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> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
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> Status: Open => Needs information
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> Manfred Hampl requested more information:
> The designated tool to update packages is apt-get. There are other
> programs available doing the same (e.g. aptitude), or packages running
> in a xorg environment like update-manager and synaptic. If you want to
> install a specific version of a specific package, you could also do that
> with dpkg.
>
> Why do you hesitate to update all packages at once by using apt-get?
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Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#25

You system _was_ in an inconsistent state.
apt-get is designed to verify consistency of the expected result before executing the installation, and will not allow installation of packages that create broken dependencies.
If you are sceptic, you can test the update process with the command
apt-get--simulate dist-upgrade
to see which packages are planned to be upgraded.

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#26

Thank you so much for your patience all through the mail chain
I did apt-get dist-upgrade & rebooted the box after

Now, I can use perf kvm tool

Thank you so much :)

On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 5:38 PM, Manfred Hampl <
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> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Manfred Hampl proposed the following answer:
> You system _was_ in an inconsistent state.
> apt-get is designed to verify consistency of the expected result before
> executing the installation, and will not allow installation of packages
> that create broken dependencies.
> If you are sceptic, you can test the update process with the command
> apt-get--simulate dist-upgrade
> to see which packages are planned to be upgraded.
>
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Best Manfred Hampl (m-hampl) said :
#27

Happy to see that the perf tool now is working.
If your problem is resolved, then you should mark this question document as "solved" to allow quick identification of the status.

In addition you should make up your mind about the kernel series that you want to use, and do some clean-up to remove all other versions. If you need help with that, you better create a new question document.

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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#28

Sure, I will create a new question about that & mark this as solve.
Again, Thanks for the help.

On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Manfred Hampl <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #281270 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/281270
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Manfred Hampl proposed the following answer:
> Happy to see that the perf tool now is working.
> If your problem is resolved, then you should mark this question document
> as "solved" to allow quick identification of the status.
>
> In addition you should make up your mind about the kernel series that
> you want to use, and do some clean-up to remove all other versions. If
> you need help with that, you better create a new question document.
>
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Venkateswara Rao Dokku (dvrao-584) said :
#29

Thanks Manfred Hampl, that solved my question.