How to Install or Remove an RPM Package
Download your desired RPM package., Install the RPM package.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Download your desired RPM package.
There are many RPM depositories on the Internet, but if you're looking for Red Hat RPM packages, you can find them here:
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation media, which contain many installable RPMs.
The initial RPM repositories provided with the YUM package manager.
The Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) provides high-quality add-on packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. -
Step 2: Install the RPM package.
Once downloaded, you have two options:
Double-click the package.
A package management window will appear with instructions to guide you through the process.
Open a terminal window, and type rpm
-i *package_location_and_name* (without the spaces in and )
Detailed Guide
There are many RPM depositories on the Internet, but if you're looking for Red Hat RPM packages, you can find them here:
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation media, which contain many installable RPMs.
The initial RPM repositories provided with the YUM package manager.
The Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) provides high-quality add-on packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Once downloaded, you have two options:
Double-click the package.
A package management window will appear with instructions to guide you through the process.
Open a terminal window, and type rpm
-i *package_location_and_name* (without the spaces in and )
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