How To Install perl-IO-Socket-Multicast on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-IO-Socket-Multicast in AlmaLinux 8. perl-IO-Socket-Multicast is Perl library for sending and receiving multicast messages

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-IO-Socket-Multicast on AlmaLinux 8.

What is perl-IO-Socket-Multicast

The IO to manipulate multicast groups. With this module (and an operating system that supports multicast), you will be able to receive incoming multicast transmissions and generate your own outgoing multicast packets.

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

Install perl-IO-Socket-Multicast 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-IO-Socket-Multicast using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install perl-IO-Socket-Multicast

Install perl-IO-Socket-Multicast 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-IO-Socket-Multicast using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install perl-IO-Socket-Multicast

How To Uninstall perl-IO-Socket-Multicast on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the perl-IO-Socket-Multicast package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove perl-IO-Socket-Multicast

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Summary

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