Chapter 20. Mandrakeonline Services

Initial Configuration
The Web Management Interface
Subscribing New Machines
Hosts Management
Scheduling Updates
Mandrakeonline Applet

Abstract

Mandrakesoft has a convenient update service which warns users about bug or security fixes specifically available for their machines. This service can also be configured to automatically install package updates so you don't even have to run it manually.

This system is composed of three items:

Initial Configuration Wizard (see the section called “Initial Configuration”)

A wizard allowing you to register a new machine in order to benefit from the Mandrakeonline services.

Web Management Interface (see the section called “The Web Management Interface”)

A web interface which allows you to manage the list of the hosts you maintain. It also allows you to activate hosts so that they are taken into account for updates.

An Applet (see the section called “Mandrakeonline Applet”)

A desktop applet which informs you about the status of your updates, and allows you to launch update installations when needed.

To get further information about the Mandrakeonline service, take a look at the FAQ.