On January 03, Schmeits, Roger enlightened our ignorance thusly: > How does one handle packages updates on Linux servers? I have noticed on > Redhat you pay a subscribition fee whereas Caldera it is a free service. > Beginning relatively green yet I find myself uncomfortable/ignorant on > applying patches/updates to Linux distros. How does one handle this > situation in a production environment without breaking other programs?
For a single system, you can use Red Hat's service free as long as you register is using rhn_register. However, in many cases, simply monitoring the appropriate mailing lists for notifications of package updates is sufficient. In a proper production environment, moreover, you would have a test bed system that mirrors your production system. When an update or patch is released, you apply the update to the test system, satisfy yourself it doesn't break other programs (which it shouldn't), and *then* apply said update to the production box. Kurt -- You will have a long and unpleasant discussion with your supervisor. _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
