Description of problem: Mobile laptops connecting to various parts of the network. Is there any way to figure out which Proxy (or the Satellite) is closest bandwidth wise rather than trying to connect to the defined server each time. The problem arises as there is generally a large bandwidth inside the offices where people NORMALLY connect to their assigned Proxy. Generally 1Gbit within offices, but a rather paltry 2Mbit between offices. However, staff are sometimes moved around at short notice for small assignments. Rather than getting the non-technical staff to attempt and re-register or get the Satellite admins to move the machine from one proxy to another, would it be possible to calculate the closest proxy or satellite automatically? Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): Sorry, not sure of version, but it's installed at Specsavers UK and Guernsey if that helps. How reproducible: Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info: I'm also involved in the proof of concept for RHN Satellite servers with a large oil company. They have a multitude of engineers out in the field connecting to local offices or using internet connections. This kind of service would help them out dramatically.
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This can not be done in RHN Proxy code. It can be done in up2date or in yum-rhn-plugin. yum-rhn-plugin should already accept list of satellites (or proxies). To do this feature it should just do ping (or other check) to all this satellite before it start downloading.
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