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Viewing, Installing and Removing Packages Using YUM and RPM

In this hands-on lab, you will be the `yum` and `rpm` commands to manage packages and package modules on a Red Hat 8 system. You will use the `yum` command to check for and install updates, followed by using `yum module` to install the oldest version of a specific module. You will also use `yum` to remove a previously installed package on the system. The final task will be to use `rpm` to check to see if a package is installed and then install an application using a local rpm file. *This course is not approved or sponsored by Red Hat.*

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Clock icon Beginner
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Clock icon 30m
Last updated
Clock icon Aug 30, 2025

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Check for Available Updates

    • Use yum to check for available updates and review the list.

  2. Challenge

    Review Information for All PostgreSQL Module Stream

    • Using the yum module command, review all available modules.
    • View the information for the oldest PostgreSQL stream.

  3. Challenge

    Install PostgreSQL Using the Oldest Module Stream

    • Use yum module to install the oldest PostgreSQL stream.
    • Review the status of the PostgreSQL service.

  4. Challenge

    Remove an Installed Package from the System

    • Check to see if MariaDB is installed.
    • Use yum to uninstall the MariaDB package.

  5. Challenge

    Use the RPM Command to Install a Local RPM package

    • Check to see if the package for wget is installed.
    • Use rpm to install the wget package located in the cloud_user's home directory.
    • Confirm wget is installed by checking the version.
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