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Chapter 1. Introduction
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The organization can configure the website for the RHN Satellite to be accessible from the local area
network only or from both the local area network and the Internet. The Satellite's version of the RHN
website allows full control over client systems, system groups, and users.
The RHN Satellite management tools are used to synchronize the RHN Satellite database and
package repository with Red Hat Network. The RHN Satellite import tool allows the system
administrator to include custom RPM packages in the package repository.
RHN Satellite can be used in conjunction with RHN Proxy Server to deliver a distributed, self-
contained Red Hat Network deployment for the organization. For example, an organization can
maintain one RHN Satellite in a secure location. Red Hat systems with local network access to the
RHN Satellite can connect to it. Other remote offices can maintain RHN Proxy Server installations that
connect to the RHN Satellite. The different locations inside the organization must be networked, but
this can be a private network; an Internet connection is not required for any of the systems. Refer to
the
RHN Proxy Server Installation Guide
for more information.
Figure 1.1. Using RHN Satellite and RHN Proxy Server Together
1.5. Summary of Steps
Implementing a fully functional RHN Satellite requires more than installing software and a database.
Client systems must be configured to use the Satellite. Custom packages and channels should be
created for optimal use. Since these tasks extend beyond the basic installation, they are covered in
detail in other guides, as well as this
RHN Satellite Installation Guide
. For a full list of the necessary
technical documents, refer to
Chapter 2, Requirements
.