ExMachinaTech

There’s a new novi release in the downloads area, v2.1.0.

This version uses the “primary” repo metadata file specified in repodata/repomd.xml. Previous versions assumed the primary data was in repodata/primary.xml.gz, which is not always the case. For example, some repos include the primary metadata file’s SHA1 hash in the filename.

(This update only impacts those who use the repo: designation for their repos.)

I’ve added a new systems infrastructure section to the site, where I can share my thoughts on systems administration and systems architecture.

It’s a work in progress (isn’t everything, really?) so feel free to check in periodically.

I have established a companion website for the book at

http://www.KickstartBook.net/

It’s a holdover site for now. Over time I will post book-related matters there, instead of here.

Ask and ye shall receive: Managing RPM-Based Systems with Kickstart and Yum is now available for your reading enjoyment.

Get your copy before they sell out!

Well, it’s a PDF, so O’Reilly technically has unlimited supply… but you know what I mean.

I’d like to take a brief moment to thank chromatic, my editor at O’Reilly, and my reviewers Derek Ashmore and Derek Torres. If there’s anything you like in the book, chances are it was their suggestion. All typos are mine.

Well, only one surprise…
Don’t let the dormant website fool you. ExMachinaTech is not dead, nor is novi. I’ve been working on a related project and wanted to make sure it was a solid deal before revealing it here:

Together with the good folks at O’Reilly, I’m going to publish a title on Kickstart and yum. You may recall, I wrote a series of articles on this very topic some time ago.  I now get to expand on and update that material, all so you folks can get a handy guide to your favorite tools.

The work is now in progress, though the publication date is still a little hazy. More news as it’s available.