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openssl rsa -in path/RHN-ORG-PRIVATE-SSL-KEY
Then enter passphrase when prompted.
satellite-hostname-rename requires one mandatory argument, which is the IP address of the
Satellite server, regardless of whether the IP address will change along with the hostname or not.
The usage of satellite-hostname-rename is as follows:
spacewalk-hostname-rename <ip address> [ --ssl-country=<country> --ssl-state=<state>\
--ssl-org=<organization/company> --ssl-orgunit=<department> --ssl-email=<email address> --
ssl-ca-password=<password>]
If there is a need to generate a new SSL certificate, all necessary information will be asked
interactively via series of prompts, unless options are passed at the command-line (as in the above
example). When the system hostname has not changed, the regeneration of a new SSL server
certificate is not necessary. However, if at least one SSL option is specified, then satellite-
hostname-rename will generate a certificate.
For more information about using satellite-hostname-rename, refer to the following Red Hat
Knowledgebase entry:
https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-32318.
8.8. Conducting Satellite-Specific Tasks
Using a RHN Satellite is quite similar to using the hosted version of Red Hat Network. For this reason,
you should consult the RHN Reference Guide to obtain detailed instructions to standard tasks, such as
editing System Profiles and updating packages. Tasks directly related to managing custom channels
and Errata are covered in the RHN Channel Management Guide. This section seeks to explain
activities available only to Satellite customers.
8.8.1. Using the Tools menu
In addition to the standard categories available to all users through the top navigation bar, Satellite
Organization Administrators also have access to a Tools menu. Clicking this opens the RHN Internal
Tools page.
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