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Argument
--configure
,
-d --download
,
-f --force
,
-i --install
,
-k --packagedir
--nosig
--tmpdir=directory
--justdb
--dbpath=dir
Table 4-1. Graphical Update Agent Options
The first time you run the Red Hat Update Agent, the dialog window in Figure 4-1 will prompt you
to install the Red Hat GPG key. This is used to verify the RPM packages you download for security
purposes. Click Yes to install the key, and you will not see this message again.
Figure 4-1. Install GPG Key
After installing the Red Hat GPG key, the screen in Figure 4-2 will appear. It appears every time you
start the Red Hat Update Agent. Click Next to continue.
Description
Configure Red Hat Update Agent options. This is equivalent to
running the Red Hat Update Agent Configuration Tool
( ).
up2date-config
Download packages only; do not install them. This argument
temporarily overrides the configuration option Do not install
packages after retrieval. Use this option if you prefer to install
the packages manually.
Force package installation. This option temporarily overrides the
file, package, and configuration skip lists.
Install packages after they are downloaded. This argument
temporarily overrides the configuration option Do not install
packages after retrieval.
Specify a colon separated path of directories to look for packages
before trying to download them.
Do not use GPG to check package signatures. This option
temporarily overrides the saved configuration option.
Temporarily override the configured package directory. The
default location is
/var/spool/up2date
if you do not have enough space in the configured location.
Only add packages to the database and do not install them.
Specify an alternate RPM database to use temporarily.
Chapter 4. Red Hat Update Agent
. This option is useful