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CentOS 8/9 - Python Install Requirements #10539

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opened 2025-12-29 21:32:52 +01:00 by adam · 6 comments
adam commented 2025-12-29 21:32:52 +01:00
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Originally created by @bd5872 on GitHub (Dec 3, 2024).

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Given that Netbox now requires python 3.10+ and Red Hat defaults to Python 3.6 in RHEL 8 and Python 3.9 in RHEL 9, although 3.11 is available (but not default) in the system repos since 8.8 and 9.2, and 3.12 since 9.4.

On the "Installation & Upgrade" / "3. Netbox" page, under the "Install System Packages" section - the python installation steps may need modification for RHEL-derived/CentOS systems, as the correct Python version will need explicitly installing (with the devel package as well, else psycopg fails to build during the 'Run the Upgrade Script' section):

Python 3.11 on RHEL8 or RHEL9:
sudo dnf install -y python3.11 python3.11-devel

Python 3.12 on RHEL9:
sudo dnf install -y python3.12 python3.12-devel

(In theory RHEL10 & derived distros shouldn't be an issue as they have 3.12 by default).

Originally created by @bd5872 on GitHub (Dec 3, 2024). ### Change Type Correction ### Area Installation/upgrade ### Proposed Changes Given that Netbox now requires python 3.10+ and Red Hat defaults to Python 3.6 in RHEL 8 and Python 3.9 in RHEL 9, although 3.11 is available (but not default) in the system repos since 8.8 and 9.2, and 3.12 since 9.4. On the "Installation & Upgrade" / "3. Netbox" page, under the "Install System Packages" section - the python installation steps may need modification for RHEL-derived/CentOS systems, as the correct Python version will need explicitly installing (with the devel package as well, else psycopg fails to build during the 'Run the Upgrade Script' section): Python 3.11 on RHEL8 or RHEL9: sudo dnf install -y python3.11 python3.11-devel Python 3.12 on RHEL9: sudo dnf install -y python3.12 python3.12-devel (In theory RHEL10 & derived distros shouldn't be an issue as they have 3.12 by default).
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adam commented 2025-12-29 21:32:53 +01:00
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@litebito commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2025):

Hi,
maybe also add the correct way to ensure Python 3.10+ is used with/for Netbox while avoiding breaking the system python.
(I tried with "alternatives" but that seems to break the system python, still looking for the correct solution)

@litebito commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2025): Hi, maybe also add the correct way to ensure Python 3.10+ is used with/for Netbox while avoiding breaking the system python. (I tried with "alternatives" but that seems to break the system python, still looking for the correct solution)
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@hagbarddenstore commented on GitHub (Jan 9, 2025):

Hi, maybe also add the correct way to ensure Python 3.10+ is used with/for Netbox while avoiding breaking the system python. (I tried with "alternatives" but that seems to break the system python, still looking for the correct solution)

Specify the correct Python version when running the upgrade-script, this will install the specified version into the virtual environment it sets up.

PYTHON=python3.11 ./upgrade.sh

@hagbarddenstore commented on GitHub (Jan 9, 2025): > Hi, maybe also add the correct way to ensure Python 3.10+ is used with/for Netbox while avoiding breaking the system python. (I tried with "alternatives" but that seems to break the system python, still looking for the correct solution) Specify the correct Python version when running the upgrade-script, this will install the specified version into the virtual environment it sets up. `PYTHON=python3.11 ./upgrade.sh`
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@litebito commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2025):

@hagbarddenstore thanks

@litebito commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2025): @hagbarddenstore thanks
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2025):

We've decided to remove the CentOS-specific instructions from the installation documentation (see #19327).

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Apr 25, 2025): We've decided to remove the CentOS-specific instructions from the installation documentation (see #19327).
adam commented 2025-12-29 21:32:54 +01:00
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@litebito commented on GitHub (Apr 27, 2025):

Would you consider adding generic instructions for RedHat "flavor" distributions? I already wrote some setup steps (python, postgres, netbox, ...) for my company. Most instructions are not CentOS specific. Limiting to Debian based OS only cuts out a significant part of the open source community.

@litebito commented on GitHub (Apr 27, 2025): Would you consider adding generic instructions for RedHat "flavor" distributions? I already wrote some setup steps (python, postgres, netbox, ...) for my company. Most instructions are not CentOS specific. Limiting to Debian based OS only cuts out a significant part of the open source community.
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