How can I protect one Yum repo's packages from being replaced by packages from another source?

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Issue

  • How can I prevent updates getting installed from a specific channel or repository ?
  • How can I protect one Yum repo's packages from being replaced by packages from another source?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.x
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.x
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.x

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