Ksplice Client Configuration Options
The Ksplice client configuration is stored in the
/etc/uptrack/uptrack.conf file.
Table 2-2 Ksplice Client Configuration Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
accesskey
|
The Ksplice Access Key is a unique identifier required to use the Ksplice service. The key associates the system with a ULN account and profile. The Ksplice Access Key for a system aligns with the key associated with a Ksplice account at https://status-ksplice.oracle.com/ in the System Status tab. An example entry might look as
follows:
|
https_proxy
|
Proxy server URL and port for accessing the Uptrack server. If the system is registered with the Ksplice Uptrack repository, the client communicates with the Uptrack server by connecting to https://updates.ksplice.com:443. If the system is behind a firewall, you can either configure the firewall to allow
the connection through port 443, or you can configure the client to use a proxy
server. An example entry might look as follows:
Ksplice clients also respect the |
install_on_reboot
|
Automatically reinstall updates at boot time if rebooting into the same kernel. If this option is enabled, Ksplice applies the same set of patch updates to the kernel after reboot to maintain continuity. To install all available updates at boot time if rebooting into the same kernel, enable this option. An example entry might look as follows: |
upgrade_on_reboot
|
Automatically install all available updates at boot time, even if rebooting into a different kernel. If this option is enabled, Ksplice applies all available patch updates to the running kernel after reboot. Note that if the system is running in offline mode, it can only apply patches for RPM packages that are already available on the system. To install all available updates at boot time if rebooting into the same kernel, enable this option. An example entry might look as follows: |
autoinstall
|
Automatically install new updates as they become available. Note that if the system is running in offline mode, it can only apply patches for RPM packages that are already available on the system. You receive an email notification when Ksplice updates are available for the system. To instruct the client to install all updates automatically, enable this option. For example, the entry might appear as follows: Note: Enabling the automatic installation of updates doesn't automatically update the Ksplice client itself. Oracle notifies you by email when you can upgrade the Ksplice software by using the dnf command. |
skip_apply_after_pkg_install
|
Prevent automatic application of Ksplice updates after installing uptrack-updates RPMs using the dnf command. This option is useful for testing, and for customized patch management where you might not want Ksplice to automatically apply patches, such as when running Ksplice in offline mode and you might need to decouple RPM package management from Ksplice patching. To disable the automatic application of Ksplice updates after uptrack update packages are installed, enable this option. For example, the entry might look as follows: |