Red Hat NETWORK 4.1.0 - Guide d'installation

RHN Proxy Server 4.1.0Installation Guide

6 Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2.RequirementsThese requirements must be met before installation. To install RHN Proxy Server version3.6 or later from RHN Satellite Server, t

8 Chapter 2. Requirements• To do this for kickstart installation, include the command selinux --disabled• After the installation is complete, edit the

Chapter 2. Requirements 9If the RHN Proxy Server is configured to distribute custom, or local packages, make surethat the /var mount point on the syste

10 Chapter 2. RequirementsDistribution LocationsSince the Proxy forwards virtually all local HTTP requests to the central RHNServers, you must take ca

Chapter 3.Example TopologiesThe RHN Proxy Server can be configured in multiple ways. Select one method dependingon the following factors:1. The total n

12 Chapter 3. Example Topologies3.2. Multiple Proxy Horizontally Tiered TopologyFor larger networks, a more distributed method may be needed, such as

Chapter 3. Example Topologies 13need to establish synchronization between the RHN Proxy Servers as they use the up2datefunctionality inherent with the

14 Chapter 3. Example Topologiesdescribed in the RHN Client Configuration Guide. To find out how channels and packagesare shared between them, refer to

Chapter 4.InstallationThis chapter describes the initial installation of the RHN Proxy Server. It presumes the pre-requisites listed in Chapter 2 Requ

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16 Chapter 4. Installation4.2. RHN Proxy Server Installation ProcessThe following instructions describe the RHN Proxy Server installation process:1. R

Chapter 4. Installation 17WarningPlease note that the RHN Proxy Server installation may replace the squid.confand httpd.conf configuration files on the

18 Chapter 4. InstallationFigure 4-2. Welcome10. In the Welcome page, you will find notification of any requirements not met by thesystem. When the syst

Chapter 4. Installation 19Figure 4-3. Terms & Conditions11. In the Terms & Conditions page, click the terms and conditions link to view thelic

20 Chapter 4. InstallationFigure 4-4. Enable Monitoring12. In the Enable Monitoring page, you must decide whether the Proxy will be usedto monitor sys

Chapter 4. Installation 21Figure 4-5. Configure RHN Proxy Server13. In the Configure RHN Proxy Server page, provide or confirm the entries for allrequire

22 Chapter 4. InstallationInsert only the hostname and port in the form hostname:port, such asyour-gateway.example.com:3128.TipThe installation proces

Chapter 4. Installation 23Figure 4-6. Configure SSL14. In the Configure SSL page applicable only to a Proxy connecting to an RHN Satel-lite Server or an

24 Chapter 4. InstallationFigure 4-7. Configure Monitoring15. In the Configure Monitoring page, provide or confirm the hostname and IP addressof the pare

Chapter 4. Installation 25Figure 4-8. Install Progress16. In the Install Progress page, you may monitor the steps of the installation as theytake plac

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26 Chapter 4. InstallationFigure 4-9. Install Complete

Chapter 5.RHN Package ManagerThe RHN Package Manager is a command line tool that allows an organization to servelocal packages associated with a priva

28 Chapter 5. RHN Package Manager5.2. Uploading PackagesNoteYou must be an Organization Administrator to upload packages to private RHN channels.The s

Chapter 5. RHN Package Manager 29This -s option will list all the missing packages (packages uploaded to the RHN Servernot present in the local direct

30 Chapter 5. RHN Package ManagerOption Description--password=PASSWORD Specify your RHN password. If you do not provideone with this option, you will

Chapter 6.TroubleshootingThis chapter provides tips for determining the cause of and resolving the most commonerrors associated with RHN Proxy Server.

32 Chapter 6. TroubleshootingTable 6-1. Log Files6.3. Questions and AnswersThis section contains the answers to the most frequently asked questions re

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 336.4. General ProblemsTo begin troubleshooting general problems, examine the log file or files related to the com-ponent exh

34 Chapter 6. TroubleshootingFirst, in a text editor, remove the offending machine information, like so:127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain.com localhostT

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 356.7. Caching IssuesIf package delivery fails or an object appears to be corrupt, and it is not related to con-nection err

36 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting6.8. Proxy Debugging by Red HatIf you’ve exhausted these troubleshooting steps or want to defer them to Red Hat Networkpr

Appendix A.Sample RHN Proxy Server ConfigurationFileThe /etc/rhn/rhn.conf configuration file for the RHN Proxy Server provides a meansfor you to establis

38 Appendix A. Sample RHN Proxy Server Configuration File

IndexAadditional requirements, 9advantages, 2authentication, 4authentication cachingclearing, 35Ccaching issues, 35channel, 3creating a private channe

40RHN Package Manager, 4, 27channels, specifying, 28command line options, 29configuration file, 27configuring, 27create private channel, 27installing, 27

Chapter 1.Introduction1.1. Red Hat NetworkRed Hat Network (RHN) is the environment for system-level support and management ofRed Hat systems and netwo

2 Chapter 1. IntroductionAlthough the packages are served by the Proxy, clients’ System Profiles and user infor-mation are stored on the secure, centra

Chapter 1. Introduction 31.3. Terms to UnderstandBefore understanding RHN Proxy Server, it is important to become familiar with the fol-lowing Red Hat

4 Chapter 1. Introductionsystems do not need direct access to the Internet. They need access only to the RHN ProxyServer.ImportantRed Hat strongly rec

Chapter 1. Introduction 5Optionally, the RHN Package Manager can be installed and configured to serve custompackages. Any package that is not an officia