The YUM security plugin is a package that allows you to search specifically for security patches applicable to a Redhat/Centos server. This functionality comes in very handy when having to cross reference CVEs to Redhat Security Advisories (RHSAs). If you work closely with anyone in an information security role, you already know how vital functionality is.
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Patching ESXi 4.1 to Update 1 via the VCLI in Linux
In early February VMware release the first update to ESXi 4.1. ESXi 4.1 Update 1 includes additonal drivers, and OS support for RHEL 6 (among others). Also there are a number of bug fixes delivered like random failures on bnx2x nic (yikes). See the entire list below. http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_esxi41_u1_rel_notes.html#resolvedissues Patching ESXi via the VCLI is pretty … Continue reading Patching ESXi 4.1 to Update 1 via the VCLI in Linux