Public Yum Server

Introduction

The Oracle public yum server offers a free and convenient way to install packages from the Oracle Linux and Oracle VM installation media via a yum client.

You can download the full Oracle Linux and Oracle VM installation media via edelivery.oracle.com/linux. Note that errata are not available via this public yum server. To access errata (bug fixes, security fixes and enhancement), you must have a valid support contract to access Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN). For more information, see the FAQ below.

This yum server is offered without support of any kind. If you require support, please consider purchasing Oracle Linux support via the online store, or via your sales representative.

Getting Started

• Download and Install Oracle Linux
  
• Download and copy the appropriate yum configuration file in place, by running the following commands as root:
  

  Oracle Linux 4, Update 6 or Newer
  

  # cd /etc/yum.repos.d
  

  # mv Oracle-Base.repo Oracle-Base.repo.disabled
  

  # wget http://public-yum.oracle.com/public-yum-el4.repo
  

  Oracle Linux 5
  

  # cd /etc/yum.repos.d
  

  # wget http://public-yum.oracle.com/public-yum-el5.repo
  

  Oracle Linux 6
  

  # cd /etc/yum.repos.d
  

  # wget http://public-yum.oracle.com/public-yum-ol6.repo
  

  Oracle VM 2
  

  # cd /etc/yum.repos.d
  

  # wget http://public-yum.oracle.com/public-yum-ovm2.repo
  

• Enable the appropriate repository by editing the yum configuration file
  
  • Open the yum configuration file in a text editor
    
  • Locate the section in the file for the repository you plan to update from, e.g. [el4_u6_base]
    
  • Change enabled=0 to enabled=1
    
• Begin using yum, for example:
  

  yum list
  

  yum install firefox
  

You may be prompted to confirm the import of the Oracle OSS Group GPG key.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where are the security updates and other errata?
   
2. Where can I learn more about Oracle Linux?
   
3. Where can I learn more about Oracle Linux Support?
   
4. Where can I learn more about Oracle VM?
   
5. Where can I get help getting this yum repository to work?
   
6. Where can I learn more about yum?
   

Where are the security updates and other errata?

A: This yum server only offers the packages already provided on the Oracle Linux and Oracle installation media. To access security updates and other patches or enhancements, you should use Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN). Access to ULN requires a valid Oracle Linux or Oracle VM support contract and Customer Support Identifier (CSI). To obtain a support contract, please contact your sales representative or make your purchase via the Oracle Linux Store

Where can I learn more about Oracle Linux?

A: You can read a summary of features and specifications here. Additional technical information about Oracle Linux is available on OTN’s Linux Technology Center.

Where can I learn more about Oracle Linux Support?

A: You can read more about Oracle Linux Support at oracle.com/linux, For white papers, data sheets, FAQs and other technical information, see the Linux Technology Center

Where can I learn more about Oracle VM?

A: You can read more about Oracle VM here. For technical information about Oracle VM, see the Oracle VM product page on OTN

Where can I get help getting this yum repository to work?

A: This yum server is provided for free and without support. You may use the Oracle Technology Network Linux Forum, where other users are ready and willing to help.

Where can I learn more about yum?

A: There are several resources available on the the Web. Here is an overview of basic yum commands