I am trying to figure out how to update a kernel using up2date Redhat 7.2 via SSH. up2date runs perfectly under workstation environment what I mean is there is a graphical interface I can use and update a kernel is pretty easy. I wiped out the harddrive then install Redhat 7.2 as server then executed "up2date" this is what I got (just testing out using my personal machine, haven't tried it with my dedicated server yet):

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No interactive mode available
Please specify either -l, -u, --nox, or package names as command line arguments.
Usage: up2date [OPTIONS] <packages>
--configure graphically configure Update Agent options
-d, --download download packages only, even if configuration
says to install
--dbpath=<dir> Specify a path where an alternate rpm db is found
-f, --force Force package installation, overriding package
and file skip list
-i, --install install packages, even if configuration says to
download only
--justdb Only add packages to database, do not install to
the filesystem
-l, --list list packages available for retrieval
-h, --help this help screen
-?, --usage Briefly describe the options
-k, --packagedir=STRING colon separated path of directories to look in
for packages
--nosig do not use GPG to check package signatures
--nox do not attempt to use X
-p, --packages update packages associated with this System
Profile on Red Hat Network
--showall List all packages available for download
--solvedeps=<deps> finds, downloads, and installs the packages
needed to solve the list of deps
--tmpdir=<deps> where to store temporary files / RPMs
-u, --update update system with all relevant packages
--version show program version information
-v, --verbose Show additional output
--whatprovides=<deps> shows the packages which solve the comma
separated list of deps

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I tried executing "up2date -d" or "up2date -i" "up2date -d kernel*" etc... but couldn't get kernel updated. What should be the correct command here? or up2date doesn't work at all under server environment? I know I can install KDE then execute "up2date" but KDE won't execute if CPANEL is installed! Please help!!!

at command prompt

: up2date configure
hit #22
: type: C
<enter>
then at prompt
: up2date -u

Received this error:


root@localhost [~]# up2date -u

Retrieving list of all available packages...
########################################

Removing installed packages from list of updates...
########################################

Removing packages marked to skip from list...
########################################

Getting headers for available packages...
########################################

Removing packages with files marked to skip from list...
########################################

Testing package set / solving RPM inter-dependencies...
########################################
RPM conflict error. The message was:
Test install failed because of package conflicts:
package quota-3.01pre9-3 is already installed

i figured u would get that, go back to

: up2date configure
hit 22 (enter)
type: quota
(enter)
run up2date -u

Good idea, thanks AW!!!

ctc -- how did it go? I really love the up2dat feature, and have been very happy with it, but I am a little concerned about upgrading my kernel remotely :)?

I tested updating my kernel using up2date a few times today then updated it for my server (remotely), worked great no problems experienced what so ever!

hmmm... i wouldnt get all cozy with it just yet... the last time i heard, red hat was going to start charging to use up2date...

I believe they already do if you do not buy a box set. I think it only works for 30 days then you need to pay for it, if you download it.

https://rhn.redhat.com/purchase_info.pxt

I better learn how to update everything manually!

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hi,

just used up2date on a new server (~ 3 weeks online) for a kernel-update [its now 2.4.9-21 but cpanel still say not enough save :( ahhhh....] and it has works perfect.

-) AlaskanWolf -) i also needet to skip quota but then i had no problems.
hey thanks for your instruction-mini-manual ;)

hmm.. what should i now do with the money i have save for technican :D

You better buy AlaskanWolf a beer!!!

:beer: He deserves it!!

hehe...MGD please...in the bottle :)

For cpanel to stop telling you to update the kernel, you have to manually compile the kernel from source, which the latest is 2.4.17 (for 2.4 kernels)

If you never compiled a kernel before, I suggest finding an old dead computer that you got laying around your house, installing cpanel etc on it (basically configuring it to an server configuration) and screw around with it, deleting stuff, breaking stuff, recompiling stuff....

It took me 7 tires to compile my first kernel :)

"ooh done...no wait..forgot that....ohh done!! :) ...oh darn forgot that...ohh done! :).....reboot...damn..it wont reboot"

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: