How to Update the SLES Operating System

1. Log in as superuser.
2. Type the following command to run the YaST Online Update:

   # you

   Note that YaST can operate in both text and graphical modes. These directions apply to both.

3. If your server is behind a network firewall, and you need to use a proxy server to access the Internet, you must first configure YaST with the correct proxy information.
   1. Select the Network Services tab on the left, then the Proxy screen on the right.
   2. Type the correct proxy URLs in both the HTTP and HTTPS fields.

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      Note - In order for the online update service to function correctly through a network HTTP proxy, the following additional configuration step must be performed.

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   3. Exit the YaST utility and run the following command:

      run set-prefs proxy-url <Proxy_URL>

      where Proxy_URL is the fully qualified URL of your proxy server (for example: http://proxy.yourdomain:3128/).

   4. After successfully running the command, launch YaST again.
4. Register with the Novell Customer Center.

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   Note - You need your Novell Customer Center user name and password, as well as an SLES OS product activation code.

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   1. Select the Software tab on the left.
   2. Select Novell Customer Center Configuration and follow the directions.
5. Once registered, select the Online Update tab to perform the software update.