How To Install rpm-ostree on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install rpm-ostree in AlmaLinux 8. rpm-ostree is Hybrid image/package system

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.