Dec 19, 2025 · 7 min read · In the RHEL ecosystem, package management has evolved from the aging YUM (Yellowdog Updater, Modified) v3 to the more sophisticated DNF (Dandified YUM). While the commands may feel familiar, the underlying engine—libdnf—. Although RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 a...
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Oct 1, 2025 · 5 min read · When working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), you usually install and update packages from Red Hat’s official online repositories. But what happens if you’re working in an offline environment, or you want faster installations without hitting the...
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Jun 21, 2025 · 2 min read · 📦 Today on Day 13, I dove into package management on CentOS using RPM, YUM, and manual repo setup. I installed tools like tree, httpd, and Jenkins, gaining a solid understanding of low-level and high-level package operations. 🧪 Activities Breakdown...
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Mar 16, 2025 · 7 min read · Q. What is the difference between CentOS, RHEL, and Ubuntu? There are hundreds of Linux distributions in use today. One of the ways to categories Linux distribution is by the package manager it uses. For example, RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), Cent...
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Feb 28, 2025 · 5 min read · FTP - File Transfer Protocol The File Transfer Protocol is a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network. FTP is built on a client-server model architecture using separate contr...
Join discussionNov 27, 2024 · 2 min read · Linux is a cornerstone of the IT world, powering servers, desktops, and embedded devices. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up, here's a concise guide covering key Linux concepts with commands to get started. 1. What is Linux? Linux is an open-s...
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Jul 6, 2024 · 4 min read · What is a package manager in Linux? A package manager in Linux is a tool that automates the process of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing software packages from a computer's operating system. These packages typically contain binaries, l...
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Jun 10, 2024 · 2 min read · The Linux distributions of Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) use different tools for packaging. Ubuntu/Debian distributions use apt (earlier apt-get and dpkg), whereas RHEL/CentOS/Fedora distributions uses dnf (earlier yum and rpm). Though t...
Join discussionMay 17, 2024 · 2 min read · For more streamlined management of Linux packages, I've opted to transition from hosting the apt repo on GitHub to the efficient Package Cloud for apt/yum package managers. This change promises to simplify our processes and enhance our productivity. ...
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Apr 4, 2024 · 5 min read · Okay, so I'm officially in the world of DevOps. It's all containers and clouds and automation, which is totally awesome! 🤩 But you know what they say, sometimes you've gotta crawl before you can sprint. Right now, I'm crawling through the basics of ...
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