YUMΒΆ

  • Install a package

    $  yum install <package_name>
    
  • Remove a package

    $  yum remove <package_name>
    
  • Update a package

    $  yum update <package_name>
    
  • Search for a package

    $  yum search <package_name>
    
  • Find information about a package

    $  yum info <package_name>
    
  • List packages containing a certain term

    $  yum list <package_name> or <word_to_search>
    
  • Find what package provides a particular file

    $  yum whatprovides </path/to/file>
    
  • Update all installed packages

    $  yum -y update
    
  • Update a specific package

    $  yum -y update <package_name>
    
  • Install development packages

    $  yum groupinstall "Development tools"