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.