How To Install python3-ethtool on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-ethtool in AlmaLinux 8. python3-ethtool is Python module to interface with ethtool

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-ethtool on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python3-ethtool

Python 3 bindings for the ethtool kernel interface, that allows querying and changing of Ethernet card settings, such as speed, port, auto-negotiation, and PCI locations.

We can use yum or dnf to install python3-ethtool on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python3-ethtool.

Install python3-ethtool 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 python3-ethtool using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python3-ethtool

Install python3-ethtool 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 python3-ethtool using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python3-ethtool

How To Uninstall python3-ethtool on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the python3-ethtool package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python3-ethtool

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-ethtool on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.