How To Install perl-Guard on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Guard in AlmaLinux 8. perl-Guard is Safe cleanup blocks

Introduction

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

What is perl-Guard

This module implements so-called “guards”. A guard is something (usually an object) that “guards” a resource, ensuring that it is cleaned up when expected.

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

Install perl-Guard 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-Guard using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install perl-Guard

Install perl-Guard 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-Guard using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install perl-Guard

How To Uninstall perl-Guard on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove perl-Guard

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Summary

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