Chapter 25. Viewing and Managing Log Files

Procedure 25.1. Upgrading to rsyslog 7

1. Enter the following command as root to start the yum shell:

   ~]# yum shell
   Loaded plugins: product-id, refresh-packagekit, subscription-manager
   >

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   The yum shell prompt appears.
2. Enter the following commands to install the rsyslog7 package and remove the rsyslog package.

   > install rsyslog7
   > remove rsyslog

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3. Enter run to start the process:

   > run
   --> Running transaction check
   ---> Package rsyslog.i686 0:5.8.10-10.el6_6 will be erased
   ---> Package rsyslog7.i686 0:7.4.10-3.el6_6 will be installed
   --> Finished Dependency Resolution
   
   ============================================================================
    Package        Arch     Version           Repository                  Size
   ============================================================================
   Installing:                                                          
    rsyslog7       i686     7.4.10-3.el6_6    rhel-6-workstation-rpms    1.3 M
   Removing:                                                            
    rsyslog        i686     5.8.10-10.el6_6   @rhel-6-workstation-rpms   2.1 M
                                                                        
   Transaction Summary                                                 
   ============================================================================
   Install  1 Package
   Remove   1 Package
   
   Total download size: 1.3 M
   Is this ok [y/d/N]:y

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4. Enter y when prompted to start the upgrade.
5. When the upgrade is completed, the yum shell prompt is displayed. Enter quit or exit to exit the shell:

   Finished Transaction
   > quit
   Leaving Shell
   ~]#

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