Tag: rpm

How To Install The Latest Kernel Version

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Dean Conally | Updated: September 14, 2023

Category: Tutorials | Tags: Apt, Aptitude, Branch, CentOS, Debian, DNF, dpkg, ELRepo, Exokernel, Hybrid Kernel, Image, Kernel, Kernel Versions, Kernels, Mainline, Microkernel, Monolithic Kernel:, Nano Kernel, PPA, Repolist, Repository, rpm, Stable, Ubuntu, uname, version, Yum

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In this tutorial, we will learn how to install the latest kernel version on multiple Linux distributions.

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How To Create A Software Install List

Posted on November 26, 2019 by David Singer

Category: Technical Support | Tags: Apt, Apt-Get, CentOS, CentOS 7, dpkg, Install Linux Software Commandline, Installation, Recover, rpm, Software, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 18.04, Yum

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Purpose

The purpose of this article is to describe and explore ways to copy or backup your currently existing installed software titles into a single file for later use. We can then use this file to reinstall the software onto another system or clone the existing software across multiple Linux systems on or across a network. This method also prevents the need to install software titles one by one.

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How to Enable an EPEL repository

Posted on October 10, 2019 by David Singer | Updated: March 10, 2021

Category: Common Fixes | Tags: CentOS, CentOS 6, CentOS 7, CLI, EPEL, rpm, SSH

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The EPEL repository is an additional package repository that provides easy access to install packages for commonly used software. This repo was created because Fedora contributors wanted to use Fedora packages they maintain on RHEL and other compatible distributions.

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