How to install or update packages in Red Hat Satellite 6?

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Issue

  • Unable to update and install packages in Red Hat Satellite 6.
  • Command yum update and yum install is not working.

  • Installing or upgrading a package fails with below error:

    WARNING: Excluding 11567 updates due to foreman-protector. 
Use foreman-maintain packages install/update <package> 
to safely install packages without restrictions.
  • Is yum update or yum install command blocked on Red Hat Satellite 6?

Environment

  • Red Hat Satellite 6
    • Optionally also Red Hat Capsule 6

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