How To Install opencryptoki on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install opencryptoki in AlmaLinux 8. opencryptoki is Implementation of the PKCS#11 (Cryptoki) specification v2.11

Introduction

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

What is opencryptoki

Opencryptoki implements the PKCS#11 specification v2.11 for a set of cryptographic hardware, such as IBM 4764 and 4765 crypto cards, and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip. Opencryptoki also brings a software token implementation that can be used without any cryptographic hardware. This package contains the Slot Daemon (pkcsslotd) and general utilities.

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

Install opencryptoki 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 opencryptoki using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install opencryptoki

Install opencryptoki 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 opencryptoki using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install opencryptoki

How To Uninstall opencryptoki on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove opencryptoki

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Summary

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