Package Repositories: Where Software Comes From

Who the server trusts to supply software, using an internal mirror, pinning versions, and the case for building from source only as a last resort

Who the server trusts to supply software, using an internal mirror, pinning versions, and the case for building from source only as a last resort.

What it covers

• Which Servers Are Allowed on the Internet?
• Mirrors, Pinning and Source Builds
• Worked Example: Updates for a Server With No Internet
• Notes, and a Software Supply Policy

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