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Updating Software on Linux

In this lab, you will install the `yum` security plugin. You will then use various `yum` commands to check for different levels of security updates. You will also update the software on the server. >**Note:** The lab startup page has changed and is different from what you see in the video. Please use the provided credentials from the new lab environment to log in. > *This course is not approved or sponsored by Red Hat.*

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Path Info

Level

Intermediate

Duration

1h 0m

Published

May 11, 2017

Challenge

Install the yum Security Plugin

Install the yum security plugin, and run additional yum update commands.
Challenge

Use yum update Commands to View Updates by Severity

Use the yum update and yum updateinfo list commands with different options and to view packages based on their severity level.

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