How can I download packages/updates using yum and apply them at a later date?

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Issue

  • I want to download patches for my development environment and test for a few days before install the same patches at a later date.
  • Is it possible to Download the Patches for all of my environments and schedule the updates as needed?

Environment

  • Red Had Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5
  • Red Had Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6
  • Red Had Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7
  • Red Had Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8

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