Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 58998
using rhn_package_manager to clear a channel's contents
Last modified: 2007-04-18 12:39:29 EDT
Description of problem: upon removing packages in /var/up2date/packages/<channel> i'm not sure how to make the web interface realize the files are gone. it would be nice if there were an option to rhn_package_manager to clear a channel's contents. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. run rhn_package_manager 2. realize you goofed Additional info:
This can be implemented either in rhn_package_manager or in the future channel editor (or in both). I can certainly add code to rhn_package_manager to unlink a package from a channel, but specifying the package on the command line is tricky (no, rpm filenames are not enough, there's an epoch too). That's why I'd rather go for a UI instead of a command line version.
I don't care which; which is faster, and what's the timeline on implementation?
The channel editor is in our roadmap. I'll check with the team.
The channel editor should accomplish this now, is that correct?
I have no such menu associated with org_id 1421245, user_id 377569.
I did the change in the database; if you don't see Channel Manager in the left tab, then grant a Channel Admin role to the user you're using, and you should start seeing it.
Works! Is there documentation somewhere about using the web interface to make a new errata?
rnorwood would be the best person to ask.
Fixed on live, Closing.
It already worked, I'm not sure what you fixed. Is there documentation somewhere about using the web interface to make a new errata? I'm not going to use direct email because I always get told to and no one ever responds. :-P
Your comment on 2002-05-01 13:50:17 indicated that the bug had been resloved. That is what my 'Fixed on live, Closing' comment referred to. Regarding documentation for creating an Errata, I am not aware of any at this time. Please feel free to open an RFE - adding a help entry for the 'make new errata' page.