How To Install dotnet-host on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install dotnet-host in AlmaLinux 8. dotnet-host is .NET command line launcher

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install dotnet-host on AlmaLinux 8.

What is dotnet-host

The .NET host is a command line program that runs a standalone .NET application or launches the SDK. .NET is a fast, lightweight and modular platform for creating cross platform applications that work on Linux, Mac and Windows. It particularly focuses on creating console applications, web applications and micro-services.

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

Install dotnet-host 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 dotnet-host using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install dotnet-host

Install dotnet-host 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 dotnet-host using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install dotnet-host

How To Uninstall dotnet-host on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the dotnet-host package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove dotnet-host

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Summary

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