[GRLUG] OEL kernel update

[Mark Farver]

On Sep 23, 2014 7:34 AM, "Poort, Jason" <jason.poort at gentex.com> wrote:
>
> Question for everyone.  I need to update the Unbreakable Linux Kernel for
Oracle Enterprise Linux to a specific version (UEK R3 U1) for
compatibility.

Take a look at the yum-versionlock plugin.  You'll probably need to hand
download (or yum downgrade) the kernel then use version lock.

https://scottlinux.com/2013/03/18/red-hat-6-or-centos-6-yum-tips-lock-package-versions-and-only-apply-security-updates/

R3 will probably be compatible with R1 and will have security fixes you may
want.

Mark
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