How to update security Erratas on system which is not connected to internet ?

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Issue

  • File updateinfo.xml.gz not getting created for local repositories.
  • When RHEL clients are connected to RHN then only updateinfo.xml.gz file is getting created.
  • yum list-sec` not working on local repository.
  • Is there way to update only security packages to a system which is not connected to internet?
  • How to update system without internet connection using local repository with security Erratas only ?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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