How to create Channel using RHN Satellite

How to create Channel using RHN Satellite

Note: RHN Satellite Server Channel Administrators also have the ability to clone software channels. Cloning offers you a complete replica of another live channel, which enable you to  immediately group appropriate packages and errata with the custom software channel.

To access this functionality:
https://ursat-sev.com/rhn/YourRhn.do

1. Login to your satellite server. Click the "Channels" tab on the top of the navigation bar.
2. Click the "Manage Software Channels" on the left pane of the navigation bar.
Now, you will be on the Software Channel Management page.
3. How to start colning process?

To begin cloning, click on "clone channel" at the top-right corner.
Now, you will be presented with three cloning options:
     a. current state of the channel,
     b. original state of the channel, or
     c. select errata.

Here is the detail about the channel,
a. Current state of the channel — All of the errata and all of the latest packages now in the target channel.
b. Original state of the channel — All of the original packages from the target channel but none of the errata or associated update packages.
c. Select Errata — All of the original packages from the target channel with the ability to exclude certain errata and associated update packages.

(select "Current state of the channel (all errata...the default),...click "Create Channel")
Select the option you desire using the radio buttons within the Clone field, identify the target channel using the Clone From drop down menu, and click Create Channel.
Note: do not clone from clone channel. Clone from live channel.

On the New Software Channel page, complete the fields as described on  “Creating a Software Channel”. The default values often suffice. When satisfied, click Create Channel.

If you selected either the original or current option, you are directed to the Details tab of
Managed Software Channel Details page, where you may alter settings for the new channel.

If you used the select errata option to clone the channel, you are instead directed to the
Clone subtab of Managed Software Channel Details page, where you may individually select errata
and associated packages for cloning and inclusion in the new channel.


************CREATE A GPG KEY*******************

Go to overview and select "Manage Activation Keys" in the middle of the page
Select "create new key" in top right corner
Give the key a description and select the channel you want to create a key for.



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