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Using YUM for Security Updates

In this hands-on lab, you will check a Red Hat server to see if there are any security-related updates. You will then update the server to the latest version of the software.

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Path Info

Level

Beginner

Duration

15m

Published

Aug 06, 2020

Challenge

Log in to the Supplied Server

Log in to the supplied server as cloud_user. This will help you test that you can connect to it and run the required commands.
Challenge

Check the Server to See If There Are Any Updates

Use the appropriate commands to check if there are any pending updates to the operating system and the software that is currently installed.

Use the sudo command to check for the updates, or you may use the sudo command to change to the root user and then check for the updates.
Challenge

Update the Server's Operating System and Installed Software

Use the appropriate command to update your server's operating system and installed software.

Author

A Cloud Guru

The Cloud Content team comprises subject matter experts hyper focused on services offered by the leading cloud vendors (AWS, GCP, and Azure), as well as cloud-related technologies such as Linux and DevOps. The team is thrilled to share their knowledge to help you build modern tech solutions from the ground up, secure and optimize your environments, and so much more!

What's a lab?

Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.