User manual REDHAT NETWORK ENTERPRISE USER REFERENCE GUIDE 1.1.1

[. . . ] Red Hat Network Enterprise User Reference Guide 1. 1. 1 Red Hat Network Enterprise: User Reference Guide 1. 1. 1 Copyright © 2001, 2002 by Red Hat, Inc. Red Hat, Inc. 1801 Varsity Drive Raleigh NC 27606-2072 USA Phone: +1 919 754 3700 Phone: 888 733 4281 Fax: +1 919 754 3701 PO Box 13588 Research Triangle Park NC 27709 USA RHNent(EN)-1. 1. 1-Print-RHI (2002-05-16T18:290400) Copyright © 2002 by Red Hat, Inc. This material may be distributed only subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Open Publication License, V1. 0 or later (the latest version is presently available at http://www. opencontent. org/openpub/). Distribution of substantively modified versions of this document is prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder. [. . . ] You can also right-click on the applet and select Launch up2date. For more information on the Red Hat Update Agent, refer to Chapter 4. 52 Chapter 5. Red Hat Network Alert Notification Tool Chapter 6. Red Hat Network Website You can use RHN website to manage multiple Red Hat Linux systems simultaneously including viewing Errata Alerts, applying Errata Updates, and installing packages. 6. 1. Logging into the RHN Website In a Web browser, go to http://rhn. redhat. com. The page shown in Figure 6-1 will be displayed. Figure 6-1. RHN Website If you have not registered a system yet or do not have a redhat. com account, create a new account by clicking Sign Up. After creating a new user account, you must register your system before using RHN. Refer to Chapter 2 for step-by-step instructions. After registering your system with Red Hat Network through the Red Hat Network Registration Client, go back to http://rhn. redhat. com and click the here link inside the graphic to display the username and password fields. Use the same username and password combination to log into RHN. Type them in the provided text entry boxes, and click the Log In button. 54 Chapter 6. Introduction to the Web Interface The left navigation bar is divided into categories and pages within the categories. A user with entitled systems has permission to use the following categories and pages. Each will be explained in more detail throughout this manual. · Your RHN -- Displays a quick overview of your account. It notifies you if your systems need attention, provides a quick link to go directly to them, and displays the most recent Errata Alerts for your account. · · Your Account -- Update your personal profile and addresses. Your Preferences -- Indicate if you wish to receive email notifications about Errata Alerts for your systems, set how many items are displayed at one time for lists such as system lists and system group lists, and set your time zone. Entitlements -- Select systems that you want to be entitled to use RHN. Quick Start Guide -- If you are familiar with Red Hat Network and want to get started quickly, read this guide. It is recommended that you read this guide in its entirety if you are not familiar with Red Hat Network and its many features. Organization Info -- Only available to Organization Administrator to change the customer password for the corporate account. Activation Keys -- Generate an activation key for an RHN Enterprise system. [. . . ] Red Hat Network Registration Client The RHN client application (rhn_register) that collects information about the client system, creates a System Profile and Digital Certificate , establishes a connection with the Red Hat Network servers, and registers the system with Red Hat Network. Red Hat Update Agent The RHN client application (up2date) that allows users to retrieve and install all updated packages for the client system on which the application is run. Use the Red Hat Update Agent Configuration Tool to configure its preferences, including whether to install the packages after they are downloaded. RPM A software package manager that was developed by Red Hat. [. . . ]