To do this look in /etc/yum.conf for the key work 'baseurl':

• baseurl = https://rhel-proxy.cs.cornell.edu... means you are using Cornell's Red Hat Proxy Server.
• baseurl = https://rhnstat.cit.cornell.edu.... means you are using Cornell's Red Hat Satellite Server.
• baseurl = https://cdn.redhat.com.... means that you are using Red Hat's Subscription service.

If Your Server Uses the Cornell Red Hat Proxy Server

If your server uses the Cornell Red Hat Proxy server, that service has been unavailable since July 31, 2017, so you've probably had problems. Your options include:

Option 1 Convert to CentOS to Avoid Future Fees

First check that the software applications on the server do not require Red Hat for vendor support. Oracle and IBM applications typically require a Red Hat OS for full vendor support.

Community help is available to convert from Red Hat to CentOS at: 

• https://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/MigrationGuide  
• https://www.pickysysadmin.ca/2014/07/15/how-to-convert-rhel-6-x-to-centos-6-x/ 
• http://jensd.be/32/linux/migrate-rhel7-to-centos7 

After you convert, you will need to configure your system to install patches on a regular schedule. Information on how to do this can be found at: 

• https://linuxaria.com/pills/enabling-automatic-updates-in-centos-6-and-red-hat-6
• http://linuxaria.com/howto/enabling-automatic-updates-in-centos-7-and-rhel-7

Option 2 Purchase a Standalone Red Hat License Subscription

To purchase a standalone Red Hat license subscription, visit https://www.redhat.com/en/store/linux-platforms and use the Red Hat Subscription Management (RHSM) system with your own account. This will allow you to manage your own account and subscriptions.

You also must configure your system to install patches on a regular schedule. Information on how to do this can be found at:  

• https://linuxaria.com/pills/enabling-automatic-updates-in-centos-6-and-red-hat-6  
• http://linuxaria.com/howto/enabling-automatic-updates-in-centos-7-and-rhel-7

Option 3 Convert to Using Cornell's Satellite Server 

To convert to using Cornell's satellite server, you will need to request a new license key for each server and configure each server to use the Satellite Server instead of the Proxy Server https://it.cornell.edu/software-licensing/red-hat-enterprise-linux-rhel-licensing. You will need a new key to use the Cornell Satellite Server. When you run the install program for Cornell’s Satellite Server, you are configured for automatic patch updates from the Satellite server.

If Your Server Uses the Cornell Satellite Server 

If your server uses the Cornell Satellite Server, that service has been unavailable since August 31, 2018, so you've probably had problems. Your options include:

Option 1 Convert to CentOS to Avoid Future Fees 

First check that the software applications on the server do not require Red Hat for vendor support. Oracle and IBM applications typically require a Red Hat OS for full vendor support. 

Community help is available to convert from Red Hat to CentOS at: 

• https://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/MigrationGuide  
• https://www.pickysysadmin.ca/2014/07/15/how-to-convert-rhel-6-x-to-centos-6-x/ 
• http://jensd.be/32/linux/migrate-rhel7-to-centos7  

After you convert, you will need to configure your system to install patches on a regular schedule. Information on how to do this can be found at:

•  https://linuxaria.com/pills/enabling-automatic-updates-in-centos-6-and-red-hat-6
• http://linuxaria.com/howto/enabling-automatic-updates-in-centos-7-and-rhel-7

Option 2 Purchase a Standalone Red Hat License Subscription

To purchase a standalone Red Hat license subscription, visit https://www.redhat.com/en/store/linux-platforms and use the Red Hat Subscription Management (RHSM) system with your own account. This will allow you to manage your own account and subscriptions.

You will need to configure your system to install patches on a regular schedule. Information on how to do this can be found at:

• https://linuxaria.com/pills/enabling-automatic-updates-in-centos-6-and-red-hat-6 
• http://linuxaria.com/howto/enabling-automatic-updates-in-centos-7-and-rhel-7

If You Have a Red Hat Subscription Management (RHSM) Account

If you have a Red Hat Subscription Management (RHSM) account and already purchased your own subscription, you do not need to update your license. Please take a moment to confirm your system is installing patches on a regular schedule. 

Information on installing patches on a regular schedule can be found at:

• https://linuxaria.com/pills/enabling-automatic-updates-in-centos-6-and-red-hat-6
• http://linuxaria.com/howto/enabling-automatic-updates-in-centos-7-and-rhel-7

Help with Red Hat Retirement

If you have any questions, please contact the IT Service Desk.