Oracle Linux Public Yum Server

1.先将光盘挂载到 /mnt下面。
#mount -t auto -o ro /dev/cdrom /mnt

2.在 /etc/yum.repos.d/ 新建 public-yum-el5.repo
#mkdir public-yum-el5.repo

3.public-yum-el5.repo 文件中他删除了，改成下面这个

[el5_u5_base]
name=Enterprise Linux $releasever Update 5 installation media copy ($basearch)
baseurl=file:///mnt/Server #指定rpm包所在的目录
gpgkey=file:///mnt/RPM-GPG-KEY-oracle
gpgcheck=1
enabled=1 # 注意要为 1

4.重启yum服务
service yum-updatesd restart

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用网上的资源

http://public-yum.oracle.com/

Public Yum Server

Last updated: 22 March, 2012

Introduction

The Oracle public yum server offers a free and convenient way to install the latest Oracle Linux packages as well as packages from the Oracle VM installation media via a yum client.

You can download the full Oracle Linux and Oracle VM installation media via edelivery.oracle.com/linux. To stay current on errata updates, you may wish to subscribe to the Oracle Linux errata mailing list.

This yum server is offered without support of any kind. If you require support, please consider purchasing Oracle Linux Support via the online store, or via your sales representative.

Getting Started

Download and Install Oracle Linux

Download and copy the appropriate yum configuration file in place, by running the following commands as root:

Oracle Linux 4, Update 6 or Newer

# cd /etc/yum.repos.d
# mv Oracle-Base.repo Oracle-Base.repo.disabled
# wget http://public-yum.oracle.com/public-yum-el4.repo

Oracle Linux 5

# cd /etc/yum.repos.d
# wget http://public-yum.oracle.com/public-yum-el5.repo

Oracle Linux 6

# cd /etc/yum.repos.d
# wget http://public-yum.oracle.com/public-yum-ol6.repo

Oracle VM 2

# cd /etc/yum.repos.d
# wget http://public-yum.oracle.com/public-yum-ovm2.repo

Enable the appropriate repository by editing the yum configuration file
- Open the yum configuration file in a text editor
- Locate the section in the file for the repository you plan to update from, e.g. [el4_u6_base]
- Change enabled=0 to enabled=1
Begin using yum, for example:

yum list

yum install firefox

You may be prompted to confirm the import of the Oracle OSS Group GPG key.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I learn more about Oracle Linux?

A: You can read a summary of features and specifications here. Additional technical information about Oracle Linux is available on OTN's Linux Technology Center.

Where can I learn more about Oracle Linux Support?

A: You can read more about Oracle Linux Support at oracle.com/linux, For white papers, data sheets, FAQs and other technical information, see the Linux Technology Center

Where can I learn more about Oracle VM?

A: You can read more about Oracle VM here. For technical information about Oracle VM, see the Oracle VM product page on OTN

Where can I find the source code for these binaries?

A: This yum server offers source packages as well as binary packages. We also provide the source packages for Oracle Linux 4, Oracle Linux 5, Oracle Linux 6 and Oracle VM on oss.oracle.com, Oracle's portal for all of its free and open source software contributions.

Where can I get help getting this yum repository to work?

A: This yum server is provided for free and without support. You may use the Oracle Technology Network Linux Forum, where other users are ready and willing to help.

Where can I learn more about yum?

A: There are several resources available on the the Web. Here is an overview of basic yum commands

How can I be notified of Oracle Linux Errata?

A: To subscribe to Oracle Linux errata notifications via email, go here. You can also stay on top of Oracle Linux errata via Twitter: @orcl_uln

How can I use public-yum to update Oracle VM 3 Server?

A: To update Oracle VM Server using public-yum use http://public-yum.oracle.com/repo/OracleVM/OVM3/latest/x86_64/ as YUM Base URL and http://public-yum.oracle.com/RPM-GPG-KEY-oracle-el5 as YUM GPG Key in Oracle VM Manager. For details please refer to Updating and Upgrading Oracle VM Servers in the Oracle VM User's Guide.