novi

Novi is a software tool that provides an easy way of finding the latest version RPMs in a directory structure. Designed to create Kickstart trees or yum repositories with updated RPMs, Novi enables users to streamline package management and ensure machines receive the latest updates. When used for a yum repository, Novi trims the size of repodata files, reducing client download and processing time.

Building Novi requires the full suite of RPM development's prerequisite packages, including librpm-4.3.so, librpmdb-4.3.so, libelf.so.1, librpmio-4.3.so, libbeecrypt.so.6, libdl.so.2, librt.so.1, libpthread.so.0, libz.so.1, libbz2.so.1, libpopt.so.0, libselinux.so.1, libstdc++.so.6, libm.so.6, and libgcc_s.so.1. While building may sound daunting, it is important to note that these packages are necessary to execute Novi effectively.

The latest release of Novi features an update that uses an RPM's "epoch" tag to help determine which release of a product is the newest. This oversight would previously cause issues with updated packages released with new epochs but older versions, as seen with pilot-link in FC5.

In conclusion, Novi is a powerful software tool that simplifies package management and ensures your machines are always up-to-date. While building may require some effort, once set up, Novi is easy to use and will enable you to manage your RPMs more seamlessly than ever before.