Chapter 2 Updating the Server

Rare is the system that remains static over its lifetime. Invariably, a server will be assigned to different tasks, moved from location to location, or either upgraded or replaced as more resources are required to perform its current duties. This chapter walks you through the various techniques required to maintain your systems throughout their life cycle.

The main focus of this chapter is to introduce techniques required to perform the following tasks:

image Navigate the two interfaces available for the YaST configuration tool

Add and remove software components to your base server installation

Manage critical disk ...

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