How To Install libestr on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install libestr in AlmaLinux 8. libestr is String handling essentials library

Introduction

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

What is libestr

This package compiles the string handling essentials library used by the Rsyslog daemon.

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

Install libestr 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 libestr using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install libestr

Install libestr 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 libestr using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install libestr

How To Uninstall libestr on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove libestr

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Summary

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