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• RHN Satellite Synchronization Tool - Use this to import and synchronize standard
packages from Red Hat Network to your RHN Satellite Server with Red Hat Network. This is
done via the Internet or CD-ROM.
Each of these tools has a corresponding package repository. Both RHN Package Manager and
RHN Push require the creation of a temporary staging directory for placement of custom
packages that are uploaded to the Proxy or Satellite. You need to delete these staging
directories after use.
Tip
Red Hat recommends archiving your custom packages externally from Red Hat
Network.
If you are using both RHN Proxy Server and RHN Satellite Server, use only RHN Push and
RHN Satellite Synchronization Tool. The Proxy-Satellite combination requires custom
packages and channels be uploaded to the Satellite only. From there, the Proxy obtains the
packages and distributes them to client systems.
Tools, Repositories, and Practices
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