# MATLAB sbatch: error: invalid partition specified

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> [@jeff.ohrstrom](#):
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> Did you edit the conf file yourself? The program won’t replace it if it’s been edited by hand outside of the program.

In my [other thread](https://discourse.openondemand.org/t/rhel-7-upgrade-from-1-6-to-1-7-many-failed-dependency-errors/3330/12), I noted a predecessor updated it manually.

> [@jeff.ohrstrom](#):
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> Try running `/opt/ood/ood-portal-generator/sbin/update_ood_portal` with the `-f` option to force an update

Is that still ok to do knowing the above?

> [@jeff.ohrstrom](#):
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> 3.0 is the last version supported on EL 7 systems.

Well not according to [this](https://osc.github.io/ood-documentation/latest/release-notes/v3.1-release-notes.html#upgrade-directions):

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