6.2.2. Preparing for Import from Local Media

To perform the RHN Satellite Server import, the following prerequisites must be met:

The RHN Satellite Server installation must have been performed successfully.
The Red Hat Network Channel Content ISOs or RHN Satellite Exporter data must be available, or the Satellite must have access to the Internet and the RHN website.

Although it is possible to conduct the import directly from the RHN website, this should be done only if Channel Content ISOs are not available. It takes a long time to populate a channel from scratch over the Internet. For this reason, Red Hat urges you to use ISOs, if they are available, for initial import.