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CentOS 7 Linux Server Cookbook - Second Edition
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CentOS 7 Linux Server Cookbook - Second Edition

by Jonathan Hobson
January 2016
Beginner
326 pages
9h 5m
English
Packt Publishing
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Chapter 4. Managing Packages with YUM

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Using YUM to update the system
  • Using YUM to search for packages
  • Using YUM to install packages
  • Using YUM to remove packages
  • Keeping YUM clean and tidy
  • Knowing your priorities
  • Using a third-party repository
  • Creating a YUM repository
  • Working with the RPM package manager

Introduction

This chapter is a collection of recipes that provides a review of the tools required to grow your server. Package management is at the heart of any Linux-based system and the purpose of this chapter highlights the critical tools needed to manage software packages on a CentOS based server.

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ISBN: 9781785887284