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7.3.9. Red Hat Network

The hypervisor is able to retrieve security updates from either the Red Hat Network or a Satellite server. Where necessary the hypervisor is also able to connect to the remote updates server via a HTTP proxy.
Procedure 7.14. Register with Red Hat Network
  1. Authentication

    Enter your Red Hat Network username in the Login field.
    Enter your Red Hat Network password in the Password field.
  2. Profile Name

    Enter the profile name to be used for the system in the Profile Name field. This is the name that the system will appear under when viewed via the Red Hat Network.
  3. Update Source

    The hypervisor is able to receive updates either directly from the Red Hat Network or, if available, via a Satellite installation.
    • To Connect Directly to RHN

      Select the RHN option and press Space to toggle it to enabled. The URL and CA values do not need to be provided.
      Example 7.15. Red Hat Network Configuration
      [*] RHN [ ] Satellite
      URL:   _____________________________
      CA :   _____________________________
      

    • To Connect via Satellite

      1. Select the Satellite option and press Space to toggle it to enabled.
      2. Enter the URL of the Satellite server in the URL field.
      3. Enter the URL of the Certificate Authority for the Satellite server in the CA field.
      Example 7.16. Satellite Configuration
      [ ] RHN [*] Satellite
      URL:   https://your-satellite.example.com
      CA :   https://your-satellite.example.com/pub/RHN-ORG-TRUSTED-SSL-CERT
      

  4. HTTP Proxy

    Where a HTTP proxy is in use the details to connect to it must be provided. To connect to the Red Hat Network or a Satellite server via a proxy you must enter:
    • the proxy Server's network address,
    • the Port to connect to the proxy on, and
    • optionally, the Username and Password to use to connect to the proxy.
    In environments where a HTTP proxy is not in use it is safe to ignore this step.
    Example 7.17. HTTP Proxy Configuration
    HTTP Proxy
    Server: proxy.example.com__ Port: 8080_
    Username: puser________ Password: ******_______
    

  5. Save Configuration

    To save the configuration the user must select <Apply> and press Enter.
Result:
The Red Hat Network configuration has been updated.