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RPM conflict error when following multi-version client installation guide (6.3.23 to 7.1.65)

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#12,610 opened on Dec 26, 2025

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Description

When trying to install the 7.1.65 client on a machine with 6.3.23 already installed, the rpm -ivh command fails due to file conflicts. The documentation implies that multiple versions can coexist, but the RPM package structure prevents this for standard binary paths (e.g., /usr/bin/fdbcli).

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Investigate RPM file conflict resolution options: use replacefiles flag or install to custom prefix. Check if FoundationDB supports side by side installation via versioned binary paths or if documentation should be updated to warn about conflicts.
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cppshell
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databasedevops
Issue type
Bug
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3
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Half day
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Active
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Clear
Prerequisites
LinuxRPM
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65