Update the SLES Operating System

The SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) OS installation media might not contain the most up-to-date versions of the operating system. The following procedure describes how to update the SLES OS on your server.

1. Log in to the SLES server 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, then the Proxy screen on the right. Type the correct proxy URLs in both the HTTP and HTTPS fields.

      ---

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

      ---

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

      rug set-prefs proxy-url proxy_URL

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

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

   ---

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

   ---

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