Description

Discover step-by-step resolution methods to overcome specific commit error "'idp' Secdb install in progress. please try again later.", ensuring a smooth and error-free configuration process.

Symptoms

Cannot commit any configuration change:

Users experience an inability to commit any configuration changes, hindering the normal configuration process.

IDP process/daemon is running high (idpd):

Observation of elevated resource usage in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) process/daemon (idpd), indicating potential issues with IDP functionalities.

High CPU on Routing Engine (RE):

System monitoring reveals unusually high Central Processing Unit (CPU) utilization on the Routing Engine, indicating a performance concern that needs investigation and resolution.

Solution

To resolve the issues related to commit errors, high IDP process utilization, and elevated CPU on the Routing Engine, follow the steps below:

Restart the IDP Process:

Execute the following command to restart the IDP process:

  • > restart idp-policy

Alternatively:

Use the command > show system processes extensive to identify the idpd PID (Process ID).

Start a shell with root user privileges:

  • > start shell user root

Terminate the idpd process using the following command, replacing [PID number] with the identified Process ID:

  • $ kill -9 [PID number]

If the Issue Persists: Perform a System Reboot

If the above steps do not resolve the problem, perform a system reboot to ensure a fresh start and eliminate any lingering issues.

Modification History

2024-01-29 : Article Created

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