How To Install dcfldd on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install dcfldd on AlmaLinux 8.
What is dcfldd
dcfldd is an enhanced version of GNU dd with features useful for forensics and security. dcfldd has the following additional features * Hashing on-the-fly - dcfldd can hash the input data as it is being transferred, helping to ensure data integrity. * Status output - dcfldd can update the user of its progress in terms of the amount of data transferred and how much longer operation will take. * Flexible disk wipes - dcfldd can be used to wipe disks quickly and with a known pattern if desired. * Image/wipe Verify - dcfldd can verify that a target drive is a bit-for-bit match of the specified input file or pattern. * Multiple outputs - dcfldd can output to multiple files or disks at the same time. * Split output - dcfldd can split output to multiple files with more configuration possibilities than the split command. * Piped output and logs - dcfldd can send all its log data and output to commands as well as files.
We can use yum or dnf to install dcfldd on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install dcfldd.
Install dcfldd 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 dcfldd using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install dcfldd
Install dcfldd 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 dcfldd using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install dcfldd
How To Uninstall dcfldd on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the dcfldd package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove dcfldd
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Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install dcfldd on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.
