How To Install postfix-pgsql on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install postfix-pgsql in AlmaLinux 8. postfix-pgsql is Postfix PostgreSQL map support

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install postfix-pgsql on AlmaLinux 8.

What is postfix-pgsql

This provides support for PostgreSQL maps in Postfix. If you plan to use PostgreSQL maps with Postfix, you need this.

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

Install postfix-pgsql 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 postfix-pgsql using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install postfix-pgsql

Install postfix-pgsql 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 postfix-pgsql using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install postfix-pgsql

How To Uninstall postfix-pgsql on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the postfix-pgsql package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove postfix-pgsql

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Summary

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