Need to set up yum repository for locally-mounted DVD on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

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Issue

  • How to set up yum repository to use locally-mounted DVD with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5?
  • Would like to upgrade server from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.y
  • Need to upgrade to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x through yum
  • Have a secure environment that will never be connected to the internet, but still needs to be updated
  • Way to update the packages on server, with no satellite server and servers disconnected from internet
  • Offline patches for Red Hat systems
  • How can I create a local repository in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5?
  • How can I create a local repo in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

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