diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 9546a973a..79046be37 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -88,3 +88,11 @@ See for example [this StackExchange question](https://unix.stackexchange.com/a/1 See also https://github.com/coreos/ignition/issues/585 +## Q: What happens when I use `rpm-ostree override replace` to replace an RPM? + +When a package is replaced in this fashion, it will remain in place through any subsequent upgrades. + +While this can be helpful for short-term fixes, it is important to remember that the package replacement +is in place, as the cluster currently has no mechanism for reporting that the node has been changed in this +fashion. This kind of package replacement can also leave your nodes exposed to potential problems +that are fixed in newer versions of the package.