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How to Fix “Unable to Find a Match: nfs-utils-lib” Error

Did you run into the “unable to find a match: nfs-utils-lib” error when you try to install the NFS client on Linux?

This error can be due to several reasons. Today, we are going to explore these causes and fixes to help you successfully install the NFS client.

Common Causes

• Incorrect or Changed Package Name

  The package name for the NFS client may be different between Linux distributions. For example, on some systems, the package is called “nfs-utils” rather than “nfs-utils-lib”. To address this, use these commands based on the distribution:

  • YUM-based distributions (CentOS, RHEL, etc.):

    yum install nfs-utils

  • APT-based distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, etc.):

    apt install nfs-common

  • DNF-based distributions (Fedora, etc.):

    dnf install nfs-utils
• Package Not Available in Current Repositories

  If the package isn’t available in the current repositories, we will get the “unable to find a match” error. To fix this issue, make sure the correct repositories are enabled and up-to-date by running:

  • YUM-based distributions (CentOS, RHEL, etc.):

    yum repolist

  • APT-based distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, etc.):

    apt update

  If the package is still not found after updating the repositories, we have to enable additional repositories or install the package from a different source.
• Package Exists Under a Different Name

  If the package we are searching for doesn’t match the name “nfs-utils-lib”, we can search for related packages:

  • YUM-based distributions (CentOS, RHEL, etc.):

    yum search nfs

  • APT-based distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, etc.):

    apt search nfs

Troubleshooting Tips

1. First, double-check the exact package name required for the distribution. If it’s not “nfs-utils-lib”, try the alternative names mentioned above.
2. Then, make sure the package manager repositories are configured correctly and up-to-date.
3. If the package is still not found, search for similarly named packages as detailed above.
4. If the problem still pops up, we can install the package from a different source.

Let us know in the comments if you need further help with this error.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to fix “Unable to Find a Match: nfs-utils-lib” error.