How To Install pam_radius on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install pam_radius in AlmaLinux 8. pam_radius is PAM Module for RADIUS Authentication

Introduction

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

What is pam_radius

pam_radius is a PAM module which allows user authentication using a radius server.

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

Install pam_radius 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 pam_radius using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install pam_radius

Install pam_radius 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 pam_radius using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install pam_radius

How To Uninstall pam_radius on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove pam_radius

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Summary

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