NVP vProxy: config_network.sh fails to configure a network interface stating that the script must be run with superuser privileges.

Summary: Attempting to update the vProxy network details with config_network.sh fails when run as root user stating that superuser privileges are required.

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Symptoms

  • The vProxy /opt/emc/vproxy/bin/config_network.sh fails to configure a network interface stating that the script must be run with superuser privileges.
  • The script was run using the vProxy root account.
  • Using sudo (as root) does not help the script complete.

Cause

Unknown.

Resolution

1. Log in to the vProxy appliance as admin, then switch to root: sudo su -
2. Edit the config_network.sh: vi /opt/emc/vproxy/bin/config_network.sh

Change: 
# validate input parameters
if [[ $# -lt 6 ]]; then
    display_usage
    exit 1
fi
To: 
# validate input parameters
# if [[ $# -lt 6 ]]; then
#    display_usage
#    exit 1
# fi

3. Save the changes: [ESC] :wq!
4. Rerun the config_network script: /opt/emc/vproxy/bin/config_network.sh

Additional Information

NVP vProxy: How to manually change the vProxy Appliance network interface settings

Affected Products

NetWorker

Products

NetWorker Family, NetWorker Series
Article Properties
Article Number: 000210725
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 30 Apr 2025
Version:  3
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