Chapter 2. Client Applications

Chapter 2. Client Applications

2.1. Deploying the Latest Red Hat Network Client RPMs
2.2. Configuring the Client Applications
2.2.1. Registering with Activation Keys
2.2.2. Using the --configure Option
2.2.3. Updating the Configuration Files Manually
2.2.4. Implementing Server Failover
2.3. Configuring the Red Hat Network Alert Notification Tool with Satellite

In order to utilize most enterprise-class features of Red Hat Network, such as registering with a RHN Satellite, configuration of the latest client applications is required. Obtaining these applications before the client has registered with Red Hat Network can be difficult. This paradox is especially problematic for customers migrating large numbers of older systems to Red Hat Network. This chapter identifies techniques to resolve this dilemma.

Important

Red Hat strongly recommends that clients connected to a RHN Proxy Server or RHN Satellite Server be running the latest update of Red Hat Enterprise Linux to ensure proper connectivity.

Additionally, if client firewalls are configured, ports 80 and 443 should be open for proper functionality with Red Hat Network.