Why does the number of *-updateinfo.xml.gz files keep on increasing?

Issue

The number of *-updateinfo.xml.gz files keeps on increasing.

Resolution

Red Hat is working for this issue on This content is not included.This content is not included.https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1593218

(Workaround information)
You can use the following tool which is created as a timer unit of systemd to remove files as the above workarounds (* 1)

This content is not included.rhui_cleanup_tool.tar.xz

(How to set up) (*2)

#  tar xvf rhui_cleanup_tool.tar.xz
#  cd rhui_cleanup
#  sh install.sh 
#  systemctl list-timer

(*1) This script has been provided by Red Hat, but is outside the This content is not included.scope of coverage of the posted This content is not included.Service Level Agreements and support procedures. The intent of this script is to accomplish the system's needs. Use of the information in this article at the user's own risk.

(*2) This tool removes old *-updateinfo.xml.gz files every week by default. If you want to change the schedule to remove, Please modify "OnCalendar=" in rhui_cleanup_old_updateinfo.timer like OnCalendar=daily.

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