[Yum] Assuming yes with YUM

[Ream, Jeff - BMG Columbia House, Inc]

What are the possible pitfalls of using the optional "-y" (assume yes). 

 

I am using YUM to patch several servers via a process of remote login
with SSH and will be executing the "YUM update [package] command via
perl script to many servers in sequence. Since I am picking the packages
in advance, I am assuming that what ever needs to take place to update
the package should be OK.

 

Is there a situation in which YES might not be the correct response?
Since I am picking the packages in advance, I am assuming that what ever
needs to take place to update the package should be OK. I realize that
there may be some dependencies that may also require updating as well.

 

Are there any other questions asked by YUM where a YES might be
detrimental?

 

Has anyone else had experiences with using the -y option?

 

Jeffery W. Ream
Systems Programmer
 
1400 N. Fruitridge Ave.
Terre Haute, IN 47811
812-466-8571
812-208-2761
jeff.ream at bmgch.com <mailto:j.ream at bmgch.com> 
www.bmgmusic.com / www.columbiahouse.com 

 

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