AutoRPM is a Perl tool that streamlines RPM installation by automating the process.
AutoRPM is a powerful Perl program that automates RPM installation in a reliable and efficient way. The software is designed to be run from cron nightly and run interactively as necessary, ensuring that your system is up-to-date with the latest releases and fixes.
By default, AutoRPM checks for official Red Hat updates for your system every night, but you can easily modify the configuration file to do much more. For instance, it is possible to automatically install the same RPMs on a cluster of machines, saving you valuable time and effort in the process.
The interactive mode of AutoRPM is particularly useful when you want to actually install the updates. By default, RPMs are not upgraded automatically, although they can be. With interactive mode, you can process a directory of RPMs and compare each file with your installed RPMs, allowing you to decide which ones to install.
AutoRPM comes with a number of options that make it even more versatile. For instance, you can use the --version option to display the version of AutoRPM and exit. The --debug option enables detailed debugging information, while the --notty option guarantees that AutoRPM does not try to interact with a user. This is particularly useful when running from scripts, such as cron scripts.
In addition, the software allows you to override the default PID file location with the --pidfile option, which is particularly useful when running as a normal user when only updating a directory and not a system. Similarly, the --tempdir option overrides the default temporary (spool) directory, making it easier to run as a normal user.
Finally, AutoRPM allows you to specify any number of commands on the command line, which will be run in the order given, and then exit. For instance, running "autorpm help" will provide a list of commands, while "autorpm help command_name" will provide help on a given command.
Overall, AutoRPM is an excellent tool that streamlines RPM installation and management, making it a must-have for busy system administrators. The latest release includes an added Fedora Legacy update pool, further enhancing the functionality of the software.
By default, AutoRPM checks for official Red Hat updates for your system every night, but you can easily modify the configuration file to do much more. For instance, it is possible to automatically install the same RPMs on a cluster of machines, saving you valuable time and effort in the process.
The interactive mode of AutoRPM is particularly useful when you want to actually install the updates. By default, RPMs are not upgraded automatically, although they can be. With interactive mode, you can process a directory of RPMs and compare each file with your installed RPMs, allowing you to decide which ones to install.
AutoRPM comes with a number of options that make it even more versatile. For instance, you can use the --version option to display the version of AutoRPM and exit. The --debug option enables detailed debugging information, while the --notty option guarantees that AutoRPM does not try to interact with a user. This is particularly useful when running from scripts, such as cron scripts.
In addition, the software allows you to override the default PID file location with the --pidfile option, which is particularly useful when running as a normal user when only updating a directory and not a system. Similarly, the --tempdir option overrides the default temporary (spool) directory, making it easier to run as a normal user.
Finally, AutoRPM allows you to specify any number of commands on the command line, which will be run in the order given, and then exit. For instance, running "autorpm help" will provide a list of commands, while "autorpm help command_name" will provide help on a given command.
Overall, AutoRPM is an excellent tool that streamlines RPM installation and management, making it a must-have for busy system administrators. The latest release includes an added Fedora Legacy update pool, further enhancing the functionality of the software.
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