How To Install rsyslog-relp on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install rsyslog-relp in AlmaLinux 8. rsyslog-relp is RELP protocol support for rsyslog

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install rsyslog-relp on AlmaLinux 8.

What is rsyslog-relp

The rsyslog-relp package contains the rsyslog plugins that provide the ability to receive syslog messages via the reliable RELP protocol.

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

Install rsyslog-relp 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 rsyslog-relp using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install rsyslog-relp

Install rsyslog-relp 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 rsyslog-relp using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install rsyslog-relp

How To Uninstall rsyslog-relp on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the rsyslog-relp package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove rsyslog-relp

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Summary

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