How To Install postgresql-test-rpm-macros on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install postgresql-test-rpm-macros in AlmaLinux 8. postgresql-test-rpm-macros is Convenience RPM macros for build-time testing against PostgreSQL server

Introduction

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

What is postgresql-test-rpm-macros

This package is meant to be added as BuildRequires that want to run build-time testsuite against running PostgreSQL server.

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

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

sudo dnf -y install postgresql-test-rpm-macros

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

sudo yum -y install postgresql-test-rpm-macros

How To Uninstall postgresql-test-rpm-macros on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove postgresql-test-rpm-macros

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Summary

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