Server updates, part 2

More like a rant versus Microsoft.

I've finally installed FC1 on G3. No bumps there, smooth riding all the way. Then I just fired up yum's nightly cron job to update all the installed packages -- mostly security-related and critical updates of httpd, iptables, mysql, php, and a couple of other essential services.

While I was at it, I installed yum on the Red Hat 9.0 proxy server (as up2date's demo account with Red Hat has already expired), pointed it to the mirrors provided by Fedora.us, then yum'med the updates. Easy as a breeze.

I've also reinstalled W2K Advanced Server on G2. Again, no hiccups on the install (well, aside from the usual long process). I proceeded to going to the Windows Update website to get the critical updates. Okay, a few confirmation screens, and it's downloading.

I had to go home: my eyes were bleary, my head splitting, and my stomach grumbling. So I called it a night and let the servers take care of themselves.

Next day, back at the NOC. Hmmm... I love the hum of exhaust fans... FC1 finished updating. RH9 is okay. W2K-AS looks okay: login prompt. Log in... Whoa! What's this?

The ordinal 175 could not be located in the dynamic linklibrary userenv.dll.

What the...

After logging on, and seeing that error message, G2 just displays the serene blue background. Sigh! Just as I thought everything was running smoothly.

Well, Google is my friend. Must consult him now.