[CentOS] DNF update

Wed Sep 7 01:03:22 UTC 2016
John R Pierce <pierce at hogranch.com>

On 9/6/2016 5:57 PM, Jerry Geis wrote:
> I was searching tonight how to update OLD systems.
> I have C5 and C6 systems that need updating and they are remote systems.
>
> I followed the paths and ended up at DNF.
>
> Is this a valid option for updating C5 and C6 to take them to C7?

DNF is a replacement for Yum that will probably be in a future RHEL 
release, but is not used by any RHEL/CentOS yet.

the only sane way to upgrade C5 or C6 systems is to bring up a clean 
install of C7, configure new packages to suit your requirements, and 
import your data.   I prefer doing this with a new server or VM, rather 
than trying to do it on the existing server, once the applications are 
migrated, then I'll redeploy or retire the old server.


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john r pierce, recycling bits in santa cruz