{"id":3111,"date":"2025-03-13T04:36:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T18:31:59","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:19","slug":"how-to-block-package-and-kernel-updates-in-centos-rocky-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-block-package-and-kernel-updates-in-centos-rocky-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Block Package and Kernel Updates in CentOS \/ Rocky Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<article>\n<section>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Blocking package and kernel updates in CentOS or Rocky Linux can be crucial for maintaining system stability, especially in production environments. This guide will show you how to effectively block updates, ensuring your server remains consistent and reliable. This method can be particularly beneficial when hosting on a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS <\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A CentOS or Rocky Linux server with root access<\/li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of Linux commands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Before proceeding, ensure your system is up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 2: Block Kernel Updates<\/h2>\n<p>To prevent kernel updates, create a configuration file for DNF to exclude kernel packages:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/dnf\/dnf.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following line to the configuration file:<\/p>\n<pre><code>exclude=kernel*<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This will block any updates related to the kernel package.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 3: Block Specific Package Updates<\/h2>\n<p>If you wish to block specific packages, you can do so by adding them to the <code>exclude<\/code> line in the same configuration file. For example:<\/p>\n<pre><code>exclude=kernel* httpd php<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This line will block updates for both the kernel and the Apache HTTP server (httpd) as well as PHP.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 4: Verify the Configuration<\/h2>\n<p>To ensure that your configuration is correct, you can run the following command to check for available updates:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf check-update<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>You should see that the blocked packages are not listed for updates.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 5: Using a Virtual Server<\/h2>\n<p>When managing a  or any <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">virtual private server hosting Windows<\/a>, it\u2019s crucial to implement this method to prevent unexpected downtime caused by unwanted updates.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 6: Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully configured your CentOS or Rocky Linux server to block package and kernel updates. This setup helps maintain system stability, especially in production environments. By using this method on a , you can ensure a reliable hosting experience. For additional options, explore various  solutions, including <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> for optimal server performance.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<footer>\n<p>\u00a9 2024 Blocking Updates Tutorial. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 Introduction Blocking package and kernel updates in CentOS or Rocky Linux can be crucial for maintaining system stability, especially in production environments. 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