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= Purpose =
 
= Purpose =
  
To learn how to create a repository.
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To learn how to sign RPM packages.
  
 
= Background Resources =
 
= Background Resources =

Latest revision as of 15:17, 16 September 2013

Purpose

To learn how to sign RPM packages.

Background Resources

Signing and Creating a Repository for RPM Packages

Required Resources

Before starting this lab, you will need:

  1. The RPMs from the previous lab.

Preparation

Install these packages if they are not already installed:

  1. rpm-sign
  2. gnupg

Steps

Using the procedures on the Signing and Creating a Repository for RPM Packages page:

  1. Create gpg certificates
  2. Sign your RPM packages
  3. Create the ASCII public key file

Deliverable

Create a blog post describing your experience. Include:

  • Notes on what you did, and what worked and didn't work.
  • The results, including a link to one signed RPM package and your ASCII public key file.
  • Your reflections on the tools, process, and experience.