HP 5187-2286 manual Getting Updates from the Red Hat Network

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Support Note for Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 Operating System on Itanium® 2-based Systems

Getting Updates from the Red Hat Network

Getting Updates from the Red Hat Network

After you install your operating system and reboot, login as root on the console (HP recommends using the graphical console rather than the text console) and run the rhn_register command to register your system with Red Hat Network. Use the registration card number that came with your Red Hat CDs to activate this process and create an account on the Red Hat Network.

Communication between your system and Red Hat Network server begins with confirmation of your installed software packages, and optionally, your hardware. The Red Hat Network server notes any necessary updates and sends email to the Red Hat administrator to forward the packages to your system when you request an update.

To update your system, run the up2date command on the console (HP recommends using the graphical console rather than the text console) to initiate the process with the Red Hat Network. Follow the instructions Red Hat provides.

NOTE

Red Hat ensures all information transferred is treated as private and

 

confidential.

 

 

Red Hat provides more detailed information on the update process in its documentation.

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