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NOTE: CentOS Enterprise Linux 5 is built from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux source code. Other than logo and name changes CentOS Enterprise Linux 5 is compatible with the equivalent Red Hat version. This document applies equally to both Red Hat and CentOS Enterprise Linux 5.

Package Management

All software on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system is divided into RPM packages which can be installed, upgraded, or removed. This part describes how to manage the RPM packages on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system using graphical and command line tools.

Table of Contents

10. Package Management with RPM

10.1. RPM Design Goals

10.2. Using RPM

10.2.1. Finding RPM Packages
10.2.2. Installing
10.2.3. Uninstalling
10.2.4. Upgrading
10.2.5. Freshening
10.2.6. Querying
10.2.7. Verifying

10.3. Checking a Package's Signature

10.3.1. Importing Keys
10.3.2. Verifying Signature of Packages

10.4. Practical and Common Examples of RPM Usage

10.5. Additional Resources

10.5.1. Installed Documentation
10.5.2. Useful Websites
10.5.3. Related Books

11. Package Management Tool

11.1. Listing and Analyzing Packages
11.2. Installing and Removing Packages

12. Red Hat Network

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