🐧 Working with Console, RPM, and YUM – TYBSc IT Linux Practical Guide (Sem 5)
If you're a TYBSc IT Semester 5 student learning Linux Server Administration, this second practical focuses on using the Linux console (terminal), managing packages via RPM, and handling dependencies using YUM. This step-by-step guide includes real Linux commands with output, perfect for beginners and system admin aspirants.
A) Managing Console and Gaining Privileges
1. Become Root User
su -
Password:
[root@localhost ~]#
2. Check Current User
whoami
root
3. Show OS Information
cat /etc/redhat-release
Red Hat Enterprise Linux release 8.6 (Ootpa)
B) Working With RPM
1. Check RPM Version
rpm --version
RPM version 4.14.3
2. Install a Package using RPM
sudo rpm -ivh sample.rpm
Preparing... ################################# [100%]
Updating / installing...
1:sample-1.0-1.el8 ################################# [100%]
3. Query Installed Packages
rpm -qa
bash-5.0.17-2.el8.x86_64
sample-1.0-1.el8.x86_64
coreutils-8.30-12.el8.x86_64
C) Working With YUM
1. Install Package with YUM
sudo yum install httpd
Dependencies resolved.
================================================================================
Package Arch Version Repository Size
================================================================================
Installing:
httpd x86_64 2.4.37-51.module_el8 AppStream 1.4 M
Transaction Summary
================================================================================
Install 1 Package
Installed:
httpd-2.4.37-51.module_el8.x86_64
2. Remove Package with YUM
sudo yum remove httpd
Removed:
httpd.x86_64 2.4.37-51.module_el8
3. Update All Packages
sudo yum update
Dependencies resolved.
Nothing to do.
Complete!
✅ This practical covers:
- ✅ How to use the console, check user permissions, and become root.
- ✅ Manage software with RPM commands (install, query, verify).
- ✅ Use YUM to handle packages and resolve dependencies.
