"rug up" is upgrading locked packages

  • 7000645
  • 11-Jun-2008
  • 30-Apr-2012

Environment

Novell ZENworks 7 Linux Management - ZLM7

Situation

Locking a package using "rug la" still permits upgrading to a higher version.

Resolution

To obtain access to a hot patch with the fix for this problem, follow the instructions in KB 3469853 "Updates to Novell ZENworks 7.2 Linux Management" which can be found at https://www.novell.com/support

Additional Information

STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

1) Install a bundle containing an earlier version of a package.
2) Lock this package using "rug la"
3) Create a bundle containing a higher package version of the same package.
4) A "rug lu" will show this newer package.
5) Run "rug up"