How To Install isns-utils on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install isns-utils in AlmaLinux 8. isns-utils is The iSNS daemon and utility programs

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install isns-utils on AlmaLinux 8.

What is isns-utils

The iSNS package contains the daemon and tools to setup a iSNS server, and iSNS client tools. The Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) protocol allows automated discovery, management and configuration of iSCSI and Fibre Channel devices (using iFCP gateways) on a TCP/IP network.

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

Install isns-utils 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 isns-utils using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install isns-utils

Install isns-utils 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 isns-utils using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install isns-utils

How To Uninstall isns-utils on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the isns-utils package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove isns-utils

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Summary

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