How To Install cim-schema on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install cim-schema in AlmaLinux 8. cim-schema is Common Information Model (CIM) Schema

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install cim-schema on AlmaLinux 8.

What is cim-schema

Common Information Model (CIM) is a model for describing overall management information in a network or enterprise environment. CIM consists of a specification and a schema. The specification defines the details for integration with other management models. The schema provides the actual model descriptions.

We can use yum or dnf to install cim-schema on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install cim-schema.

Install cim-schema on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install cim-schema using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install cim-schema

Install cim-schema on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install cim-schema using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install cim-schema

How To Uninstall cim-schema on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the cim-schema package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove cim-schema

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install cim-schema on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.