Chapter 33. Red Hat Network
Red Hat Network is an Internet solution for managing a Red Hat Linux system or a network of
Red Hat Linux systems. All Security Alerts, Bug Fix Alerts, and Enhancement
Alerts (collective known as Errata Alerts) can be downloaded directly from
Red Hat using the Red Hat Update Agent standalone application or
through the RHN website available at http://rhn.redhat.com/.
Red Hat Network saves Red Hat Linux users time because they receive email when updated
packages are released. Users do not have to search the Web for updated
packages or security alerts. By default, Red Hat Network installs the packages as
well. Users do not have to learn how to use RPM
or worry about resolving software package dependencies. RHN does it all.
Each Red Hat Network account comes with:
Errata Alerts — Learn when Security Alerts, Bug Fix Alerts,
and Enhancement Alerts are issued for all the systems in your
network through the RHN website
Automatic email notifications — Receive an email
notification when an Errata Alert is issued for your system
Scheduled Errata Updates — Schedule delivery of
Errata Updates with optional automatic installation
Package installation — Schedule package installation on one
or more systems with the click of a button
Red Hat Update Agent — Use the
Red Hat Update Agent to download the latest software
packages for your system with optional package installation
Red Hat Network website — Manage multiple systems, downloaded
individual packages, and schedule actions such as Errata Updates.
To start using Red Hat Network, follow these three basic steps:
Create a System Profile using one of the following methods:
Registering the system with RHN during the
Setup Agent the first time your system
boots after installation.
Select =>
=>
on your desktop.
Execute the command up2date from a shell
prompt.
Log in to RHN at http://rhn.redhat.com/ and
entitle the system to a service offering. Everyone receives a free
Red Hat Network account for one system. Additional accounts can be purchased.
Start scheduling updates through the RHN website or download and install
Errata Updates with the Red Hat Update Agent.
For more detailed instructions, read the Red Hat Network User Reference
Guide available at http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/RHNetwork/.
