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Unattended linux updates


From: dagershman_dgt at dagertech.net (David A. Gershman)
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:27:01 -0700 (PDT)


Not sure about a specific distro, but I'd imagine most package managers
that handle updates (i.e. aptitude, rpm, etc) could be scripted and
placed in crons.

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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   




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