The Virtualization Cookbook for SLES 10 SP2 - z/VM - IBM

Chapter 12. Servicing Linux with Red Hat
Network
This chapter describes Red Hat Network (RHN) and its ability to manage the virtual servers.
Using yum, the virtual servers can be updated when Red Hat errata are released. You can
also use yum to install new packages with automatic dependency resolution. RHN is accessed
by the following link:
http://rhn.redhat.com/
The following sections describe how to configure a Linux guest for yum, and manage the guest
through RHN:
► “Registering your system with RHN” on page 187
► “Installing and updating packages using yum” on page 187
► “Managing your Linux guest through RHN” on page 189
12.1 Registering your system with RHN
This section assumes you have already obtained a valid entitlement for RHEL 6 on System z,
or have completed the steps to obtain an evaluation copy. To receive a free 90-day
evaluation, visit:
http://www.redhat.com/z
Select the link Free Evaluation under the section Try on the left and create an account if you
don't already have one. After filling out the form, you will receive an e-mail soon with
activation instructions.
12.2 Installing and updating packages using yum
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You may choose to perform these steps first on a “clone”, such as LINUX01, then later on the
golden image. In this fashion, you can test the process on an appliance that can be
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