How to change the proxy authentication method from NTLM to BASIC?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • I have a proxy that offers both NTLM & BASIC authentication, how to make yum use BASIC authentication method instead of NTLM?
  • How to force a particular authentication method within yum?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Blue Coat Proxy 6.6.5.13

Subscriber exclusive content

A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase of over 48,000 articles and solutions.

Current Customers and Partners

Log in for full access

Log In
Close

Welcome! Check out the Getting Started with Red Hat page for quick tours and guides for common tasks.