[CentOS] Yum update corrupted something badly - can only get access through SSH terminal or Webmin

Dan Roberts wrote:

> thanks for the details - As the server lives in a closet without a
> monitor on it or even easy access I opted for Webmin so as to have the
> ability to get in and work with it.

I think most people on this list would recommend using ssh + screen for
remote administration, not webmin.

Even if your connection is lost you can log into the remote screen
session with screen -r from the local console and see what went wrong.