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yum
Yum, short for Yellowdog Updater, Modified, is a command line package management tool primarily used in Linux distributions that are based on the Red Hat package system. It is designed to simplify the process of installing, updating, and removing software packages. Yum allows users to easily manage software dependencies and resolve conflicts between packages. The tool retrieves software packages from repositories, which are centralized locations where software packages are stored. Yum is known for its robust and efficient package management capabilities, handling dependencies, and performing automated updates without requiring manual intervention. Yum is extensible and can be customized using plugins, allowing users to enhance its functionality and integrate it with other tools. It has become a standard package management tool in many Linux distributions and is widely used by system administrators and users alike for software management.
List of commands for yum:
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yum:tldr:09eab yum: Remove a package.$ yum remove ${package}try on your machineexplain this command
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yum:tldr:57586 yum: Install a new package and assume yes to all questions (also works with update, great for automated updates).$ yum -y install ${package}try on your machineexplain this command
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yum:tldr:ae49a yum: Install a new package.$ yum install ${package}try on your machineexplain this command
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yum:tldr:d9a67 yum: Find the package that provides a particular command.$ yum provides ${command}try on your machineexplain this command
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yum:tldr:ee6e2 yum: Upgrade installed packages to the newest available versions.$ yum upgradetry on your machineexplain this command
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yum:tldr:f4661 yum: Display available updates for installed packages.$ yum check-updatetry on your machineexplain this command