How to Use YUM Versionlock Plugin to Exclude Certain(kernel) RPM(s) from being Upgraded (Doc ID 1638787.1)

Last updated on APRIL 07, 2024

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 5.0 and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Version N/A and later
Linux x86-64
Linux x86

Goal

Due to application certification and other restrictions in a production environment, it may be preferred to exclude kernel RPM (or other certain RPM) upgrade via yum update from ULN.

Note: Sample provided in this document is using kernel RPM, the method also works on other RPMs.

There are RHCK and UEK2 available for upgrade in system:

Solution

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How to Use YUM Versionlock Plugin to Exclude Certain(kernel) RPM(s) from being Upgraded (Doc ID 1638787.1)

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