How To Install ogdi on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install ogdi in AlmaLinux 8. ogdi is Open Geographic Datastore Interface

Introduction

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

What is ogdi

OGDI is the Open Geographic Datastore Interface. OGDI is an application programming interface (API) that uses a standardized access methods to work in conjunction with GIS software packages (the application) and various geospatial data products. OGDI uses a client/server architecture to facilitate the dissemination of geospatial data products over any TCP/IP network, and a driver-oriented approach to facilitate access to several geospatial data products/formats.

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

Install ogdi 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 ogdi using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install ogdi

Install ogdi 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 ogdi using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install ogdi

How To Uninstall ogdi on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove ogdi

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Summary

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