Red Hat SummitChapter 8. Upgrades
This chapter examines how to upgrade a pre-existing Red Hat Network Satellite to version 5.5. Please ensure to meet the requirements listed in Section 8.1, “Upgrade Requirements” before running the upgrade procedure.
8.1. Upgrade Requirements
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An upgrade from one version of Satellite to another requires the following items:
- An updated Satellite certificate;
- Satellite Upgrade Package (
rhn-upgrade); - New Installation ISO;
The following procedure explain how to obtain these items.
Procedure 8.1. Preparing for Satellite Upgrade
Obtain Satellite Certificate
- Obtain a Satellite certificate from the Red Hat Customer Portal at https://access.redhat.com/home under Subscriptions.
- Save this Certificate on your Satellite server.
Obtain Satellite Upgrade Package (
rhn-upgrade)- Ensure the Satellite is registered to the Red Hat Network Satellite Channel.
- Install the
rhn-upgradepackage with the following commmand:yum install rhn-upgrade
# yum install rhn-upgradeCopy to Clipboard Copied! Toggle word wrap Toggle overflow This package installs scripts and a comprehensive set of instructions for a Satellite upgrade within the/etc/sysconfig/rhn/satellite-upgradedirectory.
Obtain Installation ISO
- Obtain a Red Hat Network Satellite 5.5 ISO from the Red Hat Customer Portal at https://access.redhat.com/home under Downloads.
- Download this ISO to your Satellite server.
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