How do you manage software packages on RHEL using yum or dnf?

Managing software packages on RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) is typically done using the dnf or yum package managers. Both tools help you install, update, remove, and manage software from repositories.

Common Package Management Tasks

1. Search for a Package

dnf search <package-name>

Example:

dnf search nginx

2. Install a Package

dnf install <package-name>

Example:



dnf install git

3. Check if a Package is Installed

dnf list installed <package-name>

Example:



dnf list installed httpd

4. Remove a Package

dnf remove <package-name>

Example:



dnf remove nginx

5. Update a Package

dnf update <package-name>

Example:



dnf update openssl

6. Upgrade All Packages

dnf upgrade

7. View Package Info

dnf info <package-name>

Example:



dnf info curl

8. List All Installed Packages

dnf list installed

9. Enable/Disable Repositories

Requires: dnf install dnf-plugins-core if config-manager is missing.

 10. Clean DNF Cache

dnf clean all