How To Install initial-setup on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install initial-setup in AlmaLinux 8. initial-setup is Initial system configuration utility

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install initial-setup on AlmaLinux 8.

What is initial-setup

The initial-setup utility runs after installation. It guides the user through a series of steps that allows for easier configuration of the machine.

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

Install initial-setup 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 initial-setup using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install initial-setup

Install initial-setup 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 initial-setup using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install initial-setup

How To Uninstall initial-setup on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the initial-setup package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove initial-setup

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Summary

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