Upgrade CentOS to have the latest patches

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Benefit to have the latest patches

  • Obtain the CentOS security updates
  • Patch recent vulnerabilities
  • Patch SNMP core files

Applicable Products

  • TMG800, TMG3200, TMG7800-CTRL
  • Tdev Linux server with (CentOS, RedHat, etc) running Toolpack software

Update procedure via WebPortal

The operator can use one of the two methods available: GUI/WebPortal or command line interface.

  • NOTE: WebPortal - TMG unit or Linux server with access to Internet (i.e. with DNS configured)

To upgrade the CentOS to have the latest patches, follow this procedure from the web interface of the unit:

  • Hosts -> Status -> TBxxxxxx -> Action -> Upgrade Linux Packages, then 'Apply Action':

Upgrade Linux Packages.jpg

When the upgrade is in progress, there is no status shown, and you will see the screen like this:

Upgrade Linux Progress.jpg

It may take a while 8-10 mins. You need to refresh the page until you see this:

Centos Upgrade Complete.jpg

Once complete, you need to reboot the host: Hosts -> Status -> TBxxxxxx -> Action -> Shutdown -> Reboot

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