How To Install php-pear on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install php-pear in AlmaLinux 8. php-pear is PHP Extension and Application Repository framework

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install php-pear on AlmaLinux 8.

What is php-pear

PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. This package contains the basic PEAR components.

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

Install php-pear 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 php-pear using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install php-pear

Install php-pear 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 php-pear using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install php-pear

How To Uninstall php-pear on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the php-pear package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove php-pear

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Summary

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