How To Install openscap on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install openscap on AlmaLinux 8.
What is openscap
OpenSCAP is a set of open source libraries providing an easier path for integration of the SCAP line of standards. SCAP is a line of standards managed by NIST with the goal of providing a standard language for the expression of Computer Network Defense related information.
We can use yum or dnf to install openscap on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install openscap.
Install openscap 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 openscap using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install openscap
Install openscap 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 openscap using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install openscap
How To Uninstall openscap on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the openscap package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove openscap
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Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install openscap on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.
