How To Install swtpm on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install swtpm in AlmaLinux 8. swtpm is TPM Emulator

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install swtpm on AlmaLinux 8.

What is `swtpm`

TPM emulator built on libtpms providing TPM functionality for QEMU VMs

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

Install swtpm 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 swtpm using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install swtpm

Install swtpm 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 swtpm using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install swtpm

How To Uninstall swtpm on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the swtpm package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove swtpm

References

swtpm website

Summary

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