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Enable YUM command under HTTP Proxy server

If you have a local network that uses a proxy server as an intermediary for internet access, the yum command may not be configured properly and might not work.

To configure yum to work with the proxy:

1.Log in to the management mode by typing your password (specified during ESET PROTECT VA configuration) and pressing Enter twice. Select Exit to terminal using the arrow keys and then press Enter.

2.Type:
nano /etc/yum.conf

3.Add a line with information about your proxy. For example:
proxy=http://proxysvr.yourdom.com:3128

4.If the proxy requires username and password, add these settings. For example:
proxy=http://proxysvr.yourdom.com:3128
proxy_username=YourProxyUsername
proxy_password=YourProxyPassword

5.Press Ctrl+X and y to save the changes.

important

The /etc/yum.conf file is readable for all users and allows them to work with the yum command. As a result, other users can read your proxy password. Do not use the same password anywhere else.

For more information, read the official vendor's documentation.