Red Hat Linux Network
Red Hat Network
Red Hat Network is the environment for system-
level support and management of Red Hat Linux
networks. Red Hat Network brings together the
tools, services, and information Administrators
need to maximize the reliability, security, and
performance of their systems.
Characteristics of Red Hat
Network
Scalability
Security
Standard Protocols
Client Registration
System Profile
Digital Certificate
Service Offerings
Software Manager
It provides an extended set of features such as it offers real-time reliability
including automatic RPM Updates and email notifications. Software
manager contains:
• Main
• Your Network
• Search Errata Alerts
• Preferences
• Download List
• Help Desk
• Purchase Info
Communication Methods
• Web Interface
• Red Hat Update Agent
Red Hat Network Components
Servers and Server Application
• Adding a System
• Network Server
• RHN Messaging Server
• RHN Profile Server
• Red Hat File Server
• Bugzilla
Enabling Technologies
• Internet Connectivity
• RPM
• Standard Communication Protocols
Standard Communication Protocols
• HTTPS
• XML-RPC
• SSL
Security and Privacy
• Red Hat Network Security and Integrity
• Red Hat Network Privacy
Summary
Red Hat Network is the future of computing, today.
In the past, upgrades, bug fixes, and security alerts
were something a system administrator had to
monitor on a constant basis. Now, they are just a few
clicks away with customized, automatic delivery.
Current and future subscription features planned for Red Hat
Network include:
• Software update management
• Web-based technical support
• Real-time notification of bug fixes and security patches
• System and administrator directories for rule-based
management
• System grouping and rule-based administration
• Application setup and Configuration tools
• Performance monitoring
• Local network proxy for package delivery (including
custom RPMs)