Package Management in Red Hat Linux with `dnf` and `yum`

Welcome to Day 14 of the 30 Days of Linux Challenge! Today, I tackled one of the most practical daily tasks in system administration: managing software and packages in Red Hat Linux using the dnf and yum tools. This includes installing new applications, updating your system, working with repositories, and handling .rpm packages manually — all of which are vital whether you're building a dev environment, deploying production services, or maintaining critical infrastructure.

Apr 24, 2025 - 18:28
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Package Management in Red Hat Linux with `dnf` and `yum`

Welcome to Day 14 of the 30 Days of Linux Challenge!

Today, I tackled one of the most practical daily tasks in system administration: managing software and packages in Red Hat Linux using the dnf and yum tools.

This includes installing new applications, updating your system, working with repositories, and handling .rpm packages manually — all of which are vital whether you're building a dev environment, deploying production services, or maintaining critical infrastructure.