How To Install postgresql-test on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install postgresql-test in AlmaLinux 8. postgresql-test is The test suite distributed with PostgreSQL

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install postgresql-test on AlmaLinux 8.

What is postgresql-test

The postgresql-test package contains files needed for various tests for the PostgreSQL database management system, including regression tests and benchmarks.

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

Install postgresql-test 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 postgresql-test using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install postgresql-test

Install postgresql-test 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 postgresql-test using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install postgresql-test

How To Uninstall postgresql-test on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the postgresql-test package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove postgresql-test

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Summary

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