I mentioned on the list a few months back a technique for having YUM automatically use a local mirror without any configuration changes on the clients. A few people sent me emails asking for more details, so I was goaded/spurred into implementing it and have now documented the procedure in a new GURU GUIDE. GOALS: * Deploy a local Fedora mirror for core package installation and updates * Have local Fedora boxes automatically use the local mirror with ZERO configuration changes Since ZERO configuration change occurs on the Fedora box, if the Fedora box is moved outside the local network (common with laptops) it will automatically use the stock behavior of accessing the Fedora Mirror system. BENEFIT: Greatly reduced Internet bandwidth utilization for organizations with many Fedora users as well as the Fedora mirrors. Plus, install/updates occur at LAN speeds. AUDIENCE: The solution detailed in the GURU GUIDE is ideal for any organization such as a corporation, school/university, hosting company or ISP who has multiple Fedora users on their network. URL: http://www.gurulabs.com/goodies/YUM_automatic_local_mirror.php I hope other organizations with Fedora users find this solution as useful as we have. Dax Kelson Guru Labs
