How To Install rpm-ostree on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install rpm-ostree on AlmaLinux 8.
What is rpm-ostree
rpm-ostree is a hybrid image/package system. It supports “composing” packages on a build server into an OSTree repository, which can then be replicated by client systems with atomic upgrades. Additionally, unlike many “pure” image systems, with rpm-ostree each client system can layer on additional packages, providing a “best of both worlds” approach.
We can use yum or dnf to install rpm-ostree on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install rpm-ostree.
Install rpm-ostree 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 rpm-ostree using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install rpm-ostree
Install rpm-ostree 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 rpm-ostree using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install rpm-ostree
How To Uninstall rpm-ostree on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the rpm-ostree package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove rpm-ostree
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Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install rpm-ostree on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.