How do I use yum to update everything except my kernel?

How do I use yum to update everything except my kernel?

Temporary solution via Command line:

1. # yum update –exclude=PACKAGENAME.
2. # yum update –exclude=kernel*
3. [main] cachedir=/var/cache/yum/$basearch/$releasever keepcache=0 debuglevel=2 logfile=/var/log/yum.log exclude=kernel* redhat-release* <====
4. exclude=*.i? 86 *.i686.

How do I exclude a specific package from yum update?

How to Exclude Specific Packages from Yum Update

1. Exclude Packages with Command. You can simply use –exclude command line parameter with yum to exclude specific packages from getting update.
2. Exclude Packages from Auto Update. In addition, You can also add entries in /etc/yum.
3. Exclude 32-bit or 64-bit Packages.

What is Modprobe blacklist?

For RHEL-7 the kernel command line parameter modprobe. blacklist= can be used to blacklist the module for the initramfs as well as the real root, without the need to create a modprobe.

Do I need to update my Linux kernel?

The Linux Kernel is extremely stable. There is very little reason to update your kernel for stability’s sake. If your servers are stable, then a kernel update is more likely to introduce new issues, making things less stable, not more.

What is the difference between Insmod and modprobe?

modprobe is the intelligent version of insmod . insmod simply adds a module where modprobe looks for any dependency (if that particular module is dependent on any other module) and loads them.

What should I do if my kernel is not working?

Thanks. If the latest kernel update break things (Original question), the best option for most is to fall back to the previous working kernel (provided that you keep at least 1 fallback option). Otherwise, use @ZAB ‘s solution to install a specific version of the kernel version provided via the apt package manager.

How to I prevent Ubuntu from kernel version?

I just want to prevent Ubuntu from upgrading to a new Distribution like 16.10 which caused me issues, as well as a newer Kernel which booting into recovery mode my mouse and keyboard would not work. I would like to keep existing dist. as is, as well as get any new software package updates or security updates.

How to stop kernel updates from appearing in Update Manager?

My kernel is 3.5.0-40. The working kernel is 3.5.0-39. Also, how do I stop kernel updates from appearing in the update manager? Thanks. If the latest kernel update break things (Original question), the best option for most is to fall back to the previous working kernel (provided that you keep at least 1 fallback option).

Which is the latest kernel version of Ubuntu?

I’m updating my kernel regularly as provided by the Update Manager..Currently I have Linux- 3.0.0.17 .. Can I update? The latest kernel version any user is supposed to use in Ubuntu is updated automatically via the Update Manager, so no action is normally required by user regarding kernel upgrades.