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6. Confirm the action.
The next step is to install the packages manually. Refer to Section 2.3.5.2 for details.
4.6.5.3. Package Details
If you click on the name of any package in the interface, the Package Details page will appear. This
page contains the following tabs:
Details — Details about the package, including subtabs for overview, dependencies, change log,
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and file list:
Overview — A summary of the package, including the package description, size, and version.
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(This information is similar to issuing the command
detail.) Click the links in the bottom right-hand corner of the page to download the RPM and/or
SRPM files for the package.
Dependencies — A list of all other packages that must also be installed on the system for this
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one to function properly. It also lists packages that it obsoletes or has conflicts with.
Change Log — The events of this package's history listed in reverse chronological order. (This
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information is similar to issuing the command
File List — A list of the files that comprise this package, including their MD5 Sums and sizes.
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(This information is similar to issuing the command
Newer Versions — List of newer versions of the packages released via Errata Alerts.
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Installed Systems — List of systems with this package installed.
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Target Systems — List of systems on which the package can be installed. Go here to install pack-
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ages on entitled systems. Refer to Section 4.6.5.1 for instructions.

4.6.6. Manage Channels

The Manage Channels button in the left navigation bar takes you to the Channel Management page.
This page enables you to create new channels and modify others your organization has created. Refer
to the RHN Channel Management Guide for instructions on obtaining and using this ability.
Clicking on the name of one of your channels takes you to its Managed Channel Details page. This
page consists of two tabs: Details and Packages.
Details — Lists basic information about the channel, such as its parent channel, name, summary,
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and description. Some of this information is modifiable. To do so, make the changes in the ap-
propriate text fields and click the Submit button. To remove the channel entirely, click the Delete
Channel button.
Packages — Provides the packages associated with each of your custom channels. From this tab,
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select the channel from the View packages in: dropdown menu and click the View button. The
package list will appear at the bottom. To remove packages from the channel, unselect the appro-
priate checkboxes and click the Update Channel button.
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