How to apply package updates on RHEL

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and later

Before installing an update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to the system have been applied.

To access updates when using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, launch the graphical update tool through Applications -> System Tools -> Software Updater, or from the command line via the following command:

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Apply Package Updates Using RHN Classic

Systems must be registered before updates from RHN can be applied. This can be done via System -> Administration -> Software Update and in earlier versions via Applications -> System Tools -> Software Updater. It can also be accessed via the command line by using the “rhn_register” command. Registration requires local root access and a valid RHN login that has an unused Update or Management entitlement for the new system you want to register.

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