How to Update the TLP Configuration, Snapshots and Metafiles After Upgrading the TLP Software

This procedure describes how to update the TLP configuration and rebuild the existing snapshots after you have upgraded to the TLP 2.3 software. Perform the steps in this procedure as the tlp-user.

Steps

1. Update the TLP metafiles.

   $ tlp download metafiles

2. Rebuild the snapshots.

   This step is required in order to update the snapshot format to the latest TLP release.

   $ tlp snapshot rebuild

3. Fix any inconsistencies between the patchdiag.xref file and the snapshots.

   $ tlp snapshot fix

4. Check and replace any withdrawn patches in the TLP repository.

   $ tlp repo check

   For more information about working the WITHDRAWN patches, see How to Update the WITHDRAWN Patches List.