Managing Packages and Using Application Streams in RHEL 8

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Managing Packages and Using Application Streams in RHEL 8

Package management is an important function in RHEL 8 systems. From the day a well-maintained system comes online, to the day it's decommissioned, packages are installed, removed and updated on a regular basis. In this hands-on lab, we will install and update software packages on RHEL 8. We will also be working with a newer concept to RHEL 8, Application Streams. Application Streams allow multiple versions of user space components, providing more flexibility to customize RHEL 8 while maintaining system and application stability. In this lab, we will work with package module streams in RHEL 8. *This course is not approved or sponsored by Red Hat.*

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Lab Info

Level

Intermediate

Last updated

Sep 23, 2025

Duration

30m

Challenge

Install and Update Software Packages from the Red Hat Network, a Remote Repository, and from the Local File System
1. Query if a package is installed.
2. Query the yum repo for the package.
3. Get info about the package.
4. Install the package from local, remove, and reinstall from online repo.
5. Query the package for a list of installed files.
Challenge

Work with Package Module Streams
1. Query available modules and gather information.
2. Test Install Various Applications/Profiles/Versions.
3. Install a Package with a Specific Version/Profile.
4. De-install and Install another Version/Profile.
5. Verify the Package Installation.

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