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Old 08-29-2011, 10:06 AM   #1
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Can I upgrade RHEL 5.4 to RHEL6.2?


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Can I upgrade RHEL 5.4 32 bit to RHEL6.2 32 bit without re-installing it?
 
Old 08-29-2011, 01:14 PM   #2
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without re-installing it
you do not .


as per the Red Hat install instructions
back up data
reformat
install 6
register the Paid for license ( for a single home desktop the 1 year $299US is the one you want)
run
Code:
yum update
and move over yore backed up data

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