How To Install python2-psycopg2 on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-psycopg2 in AlmaLinux 8. python2-psycopg2 is A PostgreSQL database adapter for Python 2

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-psycopg2 on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python2-psycopg2

Psycopg is the most popular PostgreSQL adapter for the Python programming language. At its core it fully implements the Python DB API 2.0 specifications. Several extensions allow access to many of the features offered by PostgreSQL.

We can use yum or dnf to install python2-psycopg2 on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python2-psycopg2.

Install python2-psycopg2 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 python2-psycopg2 using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python2-psycopg2

Install python2-psycopg2 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 python2-psycopg2 using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python2-psycopg2

How To Uninstall python2-psycopg2 on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the python2-psycopg2 package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python2-psycopg2

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-psycopg2 on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.