How To Install myproxy-server on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install myproxy-server in AlmaLinux 8. myproxy-server is Server for X.509 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) security credentials

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install myproxy-server on AlmaLinux 8.

What is myproxy-server

MyProxy is open source software for managing X.509 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) security credentials (certificates and private keys). MyProxy combines an online credential repository with an online certificate authority to allow users to securely obtain credentials when and where needed. Users run myproxy-logon to authenticate and obtain credentials, including trusted CA certificates and Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs). Package myproxy-server contains the MyProxy server.

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

Install myproxy-server 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 myproxy-server using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install myproxy-server

Install myproxy-server 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 myproxy-server using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install myproxy-server

How To Uninstall myproxy-server on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the myproxy-server package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove myproxy-server

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Summary

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