How To Install sssd-common on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install sssd-common in AlmaLinux 8. sssd-common is Common files for the SSSD

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install sssd-common on AlmaLinux 8.

What is sssd-common

Common files for the SSSD. The common package includes all the files needed to run a particular back end, however, the back ends are packaged in separate sub-packages such as sssd-ldap.

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

Install sssd-common 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 sssd-common using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install sssd-common

Install sssd-common 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 sssd-common using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install sssd-common

How To Uninstall sssd-common on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the sssd-common package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove sssd-common

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Summary

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