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1.2.10. Removing Software Packages
In addition to adding and removing packages within channels, there is also the option of deleting packages entirely from both the database and file system. Removal from the file system is delayed by about one hour. This can be done through the Package Management page, accessed by clicking Manage Software Packages on the left navigation bar.
Warning
Although deleting packages from the database can be undone by uploading them again, the packages lose their association with any errata. Upon reloading, they must be re-associated with errata manually. See Chapter 5, Errata Management for instructions.
To remove packages from the database:
- Go to the Package Management page and select an option containing the packages from the dropdown menu and click View Packages.
- Select the appropriate checkboxes and click Confirm Deletion. A confirmation page appears with the packages listed. Click Delete Package(s) to delete the packages entirely.
Note
If using the Red Hat Network Package Manager to upload packages to a Red Hat Satellite Proxy Server, the actual packages are stored on the Proxy Server. Custom packages cannot be downloaded through the Red Hat Satellite, although they are listed. To remove the packages from the local disk you will need to login to the Satellite Proxy Server. See the Red Hat Satellite Proxy Installation Guide for details on where these packages are stored.
