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Unattended linux updates
From: jim.halfpenny at gmail.com (Jim Halfpenny)
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:45:49 +0100
I have built and used Ubuntu server alternate install CDs with custom preseed files. The alternate CD uses the dialog-based GUI installer instead of the X-based one and all the responses to the install questions can be added to the preseed file. Add a couple of kernel arguments to set the locale and you can insert the CD, press enter and install. I can dig out the details if you are interested and there is loads of info on the Ubuntu wiki. Ubuntu also does auto-updates. Always be aware that auto-install does not always equal auto-fix-the-problem. Some updates, notably new kernel version, will require an reboot and I'm pretty sure you don't want an auto-update-and-then-reboot feature. Jim 2009/7/20 Nathan Sweaney <NSweaney at tulsacash.com>
Is anyone experienced with unattended updates with any linux distros? I have a client who has 20 or so boxes with very minimal requirements. Basically they just need to run & keep themselves updated with minimal interaction. Security is the primary reason for wanting to do the updates as the local networks also host other systems that are somewhat varied. There won?t be any externally-accessible services running and unless there are problems no one will ever interact with the boxes. They don?t even have keyboards, mice or monitors. Any recommendations for a linux distro that can auto-update with minimal problems? - Nathan _______________________________________________ Pauldotcom mailing list Pauldotcom at mail.pauldotcom.com http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com
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