Installation Using DRIVE OS Local Debian Packages
Prerequisite
Prior to installation of DRIVE OS local repo Debian packages, ensure the Ubuntu host apt database is clear of any errors. The following command returns a non-zero value when there are issues. Fix all issues before proceeding with the install steps.
sudo apt update
echo $?
Install the Local Debian Packages
- Log into NVONLINE with your NVIDIA Partner Account. If you do not have an NVONLINE account, contact your NVIDIA representative.
- Find the DRIVE OS Linux 6.0 PDK group.
- The downloaded local repo contains the local repo Debian package and extra Debian packages that are available to be installed outside of the local repo.
- The local repo Debian package has the following
format:
nv-driveos-repo-<SDK>-<OS>-<RELEASE>-<BUILD>-<GCID>_amd64.deb
Select the “Download All” button to download all Debian packages simultaneously.
Setting Up DRIVE OS Linux
- To install the local Debian package repo, use dpkg.
If using SDK Local Debian package repo:
sudo dpkg -i ./nv-driveos-repo-<SDK>-<OS>-<RELEASE>-<BUILD>-<GCID>_amd64.deb
- Run apt update to refresh the APT
cache:
sudo apt update 2>&1 | tee apt_update.log
- Install top-level DRIVE OS SDK Debian
packages:
export NV_WORKSPACE=/path/where/SDK/needs/to/be/installed
If using SDK Local Debian package repo:
sudo -E apt -f -y install nv-driveos-build-<SDK>-<OS>-<RELEASE>-<GCID> 2>&1 | tee nv-driveos-build-<SDK>-<OS>-<RELEASE>-<GCID>_install.log
Uninstalling Local Repo Debian Packages
If you have previously installed DRIVE OS, the existing DRIVE OS must first be uninstalled. This helps maintain content integrity and to avoid any conflicts. To remove or uninstall:
sudo -E apt-get -y --purge remove nv-driveos*
sudo apt-get -y autoremove
sudo rm -rf $NV_WORKSPACE
Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting support, contact your support engineer or post your question(s) on the NVIDIA Developer Forum.