Unattended linux updates

[jim.halfpenny at gmail.com (Jim Halfpenny)]

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
>
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