This page allows RHN Satellite customers to manage the basic configuration of their Satellite. The default page, T ask Engine Status, provides a summary of the latest execution times for key tasks.
Figure 6.19. Satellite Tools
6.10.1. Satellite Tools ⇒ Satellite Configuration
This tab is broken down into subtabs that allow you to configure most aspects of the RHN Satellite. Once changes have been made, it is important to restart the Satellite, which may be accomplished on the final tab.
6.10.1.1. Satellite Tools ⇒ Satellite Configuration ⇒ General
The Satellite Configuration ⇒ General Configuration page allows you to alter the most basic Satellite settings, such as the admin email address and whether Monitoring is enabled.
6.10.1.2. Satellite Tools ⇒ Satellite Configuration ⇒ Monitoring
The RHN Satellite Configuration ⇒ Monitoring page allows you to configure the monitoring aspects of this Satellite. The local mail exchanger and local main domain are used to mail monitoring notification messages to administration. This is required only if you intend to receive alert notifications from probes. If you do, provide the mail server (exchanger) and domain to be used. Note that sendmail must be configured to handle email redirects of notifications. When finished, click Update Config. 6.10.1.3. Satellite Tools ⇒ Satellite Configuration ⇒ Certificate
The RHN Satellite Configuration ⇒ Certificate page allows you to either upload a new Satellite certificate. To identify the certificate's path, click Browse, navigate to the file, and select it. To input its contents, open your certificate in a text editor, copy all lines, and paste them directly into the large text field at the bottom. Red Hat recommends using the file locator as it is less error prone. Click Validate Certificate to continue. If you receive errors related to DNS, ensure your Satellite is configured correctly.
6.10.1.4 . Satellite Tools ⇒ Satellite Configuration ⇒ Bootstrap
The RHN Satellite Configuration ⇒ Bootstrap page allows you to generate a bootstrap script for redirecting client systems from the central RHN Servers to the Satellite. This script, to be placed in the /var/www/htm l/pub/bootstrap/ directory of the Satellite, significantly reduces the effort involved in reconfiguring all systems, which by default obtain packages from the central RHN Servers. The required fields are pre-populated with values derived from previous installation steps. Ensure this information is accurate.
Checkboxes offer options for including built-in security SSL and GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) features, both of which are advised. In addition, you may enable remote command acceptance and remote configuration management of the systems to be bootstrapped here. Both features are useful for completing client configuration. Finally, if you are using an HTTP proxy server, complete the related fields. When finished, click Generate Bootstrap Script.
6.10.1.5. Satellite Tools ⇒ Satellite Configuration ⇒ Restart
The RHN Satellite Configuration ⇒ Restart page contains the final step in configuring the Satellite. Click the Restart button to restart the Satellite in order to incorporate all of the configuration options added on the previous screens. Note that it will take between four and five minutes for the restart to finish.
6.11. Help
The Help pages provide access to the full suite of documentation and support available to RHN users. Click Help in the Your RHN category to see a list of options available to you.
6.11.1. Help Desk
The Help Desk page summarizes the help options available within this section. Click either the links within this page or the buttons on the left navigation bar to explore further.
6.11.2. Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide page contains a brief overview of Red Hat Network and its many features. If you are unfamiliar with RHN, it is recommended you read this guide in its entirety. Topics covered
include registering your systems, applying Errata Updates, using one-click updates, and troubleshooting.
6.11.3. FAQ
The FAQ page lists Frequently Asked Questions and answers to those questions. These are broken down into the following categories, each represented by a separate button and page: Top Ten, General, Account Management, Getting Started, Service Levels, Using RHN, Technical Questions, Management Service, Privacy/Legal, Policies, Definitions, and All.
6.11.4. Migration FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions regarding migration from RHL end-of-life products.
6.11.5. Reference Guide
The Reference Guide page takes you to this same document, the most comprehensive set of instructions for using Red Hat Network. Note that links to other technical guides may also appear in the left navigation bar, depending on the entitlement level and product offering of the account with which you
6.11.6. Best Practices Guide
A set of best practices for corporate RHN users.
6.11.7. Contact RHN
The Contact RHN page provides methods by which customers may obtain help. Specifically, logged out users have access to the FAQ, Customer Service email address, and rhn-users mailing list. Logged in paid users have access to all of the above and an online form that can be submitted to rhn-feedback or the Customer Service address. In addition, the online form enables them to submit requests for technical support.
The Customer Service address handles billing and purchasing questions, while the rhn-users list enables customers to help one another. The rhn-feedback address collects customer input and
provides an auto response, but nothing more. The technical support form ensures the customer will get a personalized and helpful response in a timely manner.
6.11.8. Satellite Installation Guide
Detailed information regarding RHN Satellite server and its installation.
6.11.9. Proxy Guide
Detailed information regarding RHN Proxy server.
6.11.10. Client Configuration Guide
Documentation for setting up clients to connect to an RHN Proxy or Satellite server.
6.11.11. Channel Management Guide
Documentation for the creation and maintenance of custom channels using RHN.
6.11.12. Terms &Conditions
The T erm s & Conditions page displays the RHN Network Services Use and Subscription Agreement.
6.11.13. Outage Policy
The Outage Policy page identifies scheduled maintenance windows for Red Hat Network and provides the means to subscribe to the Email Outage List ([email protected]) to be notified of emergency and other unscheduled outages.
6.11.14. Release Notes
The Release Notes page lists the notes accompanying every recent release of Red Hat Network. These notes describe all significant changes occurring in a given release cycle, from major
enhancements to the user interface to minor changes to the related documentation.
6.11.15. Get RHN Software
The RHN Software page provides direct links to the Red Hat Update Agent and Red Hat Network Registration Client for every supported distribution. In addition, it describes how to resolve expired Secure Sockets Layers (SSL) certificates if you are using an older version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux that shipped with a certificate that is now expired.