How To Install gerbera on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install gerbera in AlmaLinux 8. gerbera is UPnP Media Server

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install gerbera on AlmaLinux 8.

What is gerbera

Gerbera is a UPnP media server which allows you to stream your digital media through your home network and consume it on a variety of UPnP compatible devices.

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

Install gerbera 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 gerbera using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install gerbera

Install gerbera 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 gerbera using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install gerbera

How To Uninstall gerbera on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the gerbera package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove gerbera

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Summary

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