<![CDATA[Unable to create repository pfSense]]>Today upgraded pfSense from 2.2.6 to 2.3 current snapshot. Every 20 seconds I got a 'Unable to create repository pfSense' in the System logs.
When I try to update the firmware I get 'Repository pfSense-core contains no repodata table, need to re-create database'.

Someone know how to fix this?

]]>https://forum.netgate.com/topic/95396/unable-to-create-repository-pfsenseRSS for NodeThu, 16 Jul 2026 20:38:06 GMTThu, 11 Feb 2016 19:09:44 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Unable to create repository pfSense on Sun, 14 Feb 2016 13:13:37 GMT]]>There are already some threads around discussing that, best not to rehash it here, though the Sandisk Ultra 30MB/s is a good choice if it works fast for you.

]]>https://forum.netgate.com/post/602684https://forum.netgate.com/post/602684Sun, 14 Feb 2016 13:13:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Unable to create repository pfSense on Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:41:28 GMT]]>Installed 2.2.6 on an Sandisk Ultra CF 15mb/s, this gives boot problems with the Alix. Got a newer Sandisk Ultra 30mb/s and this boot without any problems and also the speed feels better. So before I upgrade to 2.3, I want to order some backup CF-cards, what are the best CF the Alix can handle?

]]>https://forum.netgate.com/post/602614https://forum.netgate.com/post/602614Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:41:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Unable to create repository pfSense on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:03:01 GMT]]>You can't turn that off on NanoBSD. It sounds almost like it's having trouble with your disk.

I'm running 2.3 on my ALIX with a CF and its' fine, though I leave it set to permanent RW. I also upgraded it from 2.2.6 a while back. It's possible there are upgrade issues yet with NanoBSD but we'd need some more info, maybe a copy of your upgrade log from /conf at least

Though the best thing to try would be to put 2.2.6 on a fresh CF, restore your config, and then upgrade again.

Do you have any packages installed?

]]>https://forum.netgate.com/post/602479https://forum.netgate.com/post/602479Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:03:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Unable to create repository pfSense on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:34:57 GMT]]>Activated the option 'Permanent Read/Write' under NanoBSD. Without a reboot, the update function in the console failed with the last messages: "GMA user_version=2012; in file pkgdb.c:2394: disk I/O error
Unable to create repository pfSense, Unable to update repository pfSense." System logs keeps show messages like 'database is locked' and 'Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue…'.

Never seen any i/o errors with the 2.2 firmware. Must I turn off the /tmp and /var to run in the RAM?

What can I do?

]]>https://forum.netgate.com/post/602463https://forum.netgate.com/post/602463Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:34:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Unable to create repository pfSense on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:26:46 GMT]]>Does it work if you set the disk to be permanently read/write under Diagnostics > NanoBSD?

Does it work if you connect using the console or ssh and try option 13 from the menu?

]]>https://forum.netgate.com/post/602445https://forum.netgate.com/post/602445Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:26:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Unable to create repository pfSense on Fri, 12 Feb 2016 06:42:21 GMT]]>Used the 2G nanobsd upgrade file from 11-feb. /var and /tmp are using the RAM. System is an Alix 2d13.

]]>https://forum.netgate.com/post/602243https://forum.netgate.com/post/602243Fri, 12 Feb 2016 06:42:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Unable to create repository pfSense on Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:42:22 GMT]]>Can you provide some more detail about your configuration?

Is it a full install? NanoBSD? Do you have /var and /tmp in a RAM disk?

]]>https://forum.netgate.com/post/602181https://forum.netgate.com/post/602181Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:42:22 GMT