How To Install perl-Cache-FastMmap on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Cache-FastMmap in AlmaLinux 8. perl-Cache-FastMmap is Uses an mmap’ed file to act as a shared memory interprocess cache

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Cache-FastMmap on AlmaLinux 8.

What is perl-Cache-FastMmap

In multi-process environments (eg mod_perl, forking daemons, etc), it’s common to want to cache information, but have that cache shared between processes. Many solutions already exist, and may suit your situation better.

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

Install perl-Cache-FastMmap 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 perl-Cache-FastMmap using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install perl-Cache-FastMmap

Install perl-Cache-FastMmap 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 perl-Cache-FastMmap using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install perl-Cache-FastMmap

How To Uninstall perl-Cache-FastMmap on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the perl-Cache-FastMmap package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove perl-Cache-FastMmap

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Cache-FastMmap on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.