User's Manual

18 Chapter 2. Red Hat Update Agent
Figure 2-12. Finished Collecting Information for System Profile
Figure 2-13 shows the progress bar you will see while your profile is being sent. This process may
take some time depending on your connection speed.
Figure 2-13. Send System Profile to Red Hat Network
You will know your System Profile has been successfully sent when you see the Channels screen
(Figure 2-14) appear. Refer to Section 2.3.1 Choosing a Software Channel for continued instructions.
2.3. Setup and Use
After completing the registration process, you should set up the Red Hat Update Agent to effectively
manage all of your system’s package updates. This requires selecting its channel, identifying the
packages requiring maintenance, and making your first installation.