


To install an RPM package, we use of the -i flag.The below RPM commands are executed in the current working directory where the new RPM files reside. Note: These examples assume the packages are in a directory on your system. The package are removed after the new package is installed. This is the same as install, except all other version(s) of This install the package or upgrades the package currently installed to a newer The general form of an rpm install command is Here is some information about the -i and -U flags: INSTALL AND UPGRADE OPTIONS Usage and additional options can be found in the RPM man page. U is used to upgrade an RPM package but will also install a package if it does not exist in the RPM database. Always use this for kernel installations and upgrades just in case. There are two main options of rpm command that are used to install or upgrade RPM packages: Note: An active product subscription that includes entitlements to the package are required to view or download packages.įor more information about downloading packages from the Customer Portal see this solution: How to download rpm package manually from the Customer Portal? Installing or Upgrading The Package Search allows searching for packages regardless of product, but can be limited to a specific product.įrom Downloads, browse to the product you are interested in and then select the 'Packages' tab. There are two ways to locate a package you are interested in.įrom Downloads, choose RPM Package Search. The Red Hat Customer Portal provides all the RPM packages included in our products in our Downloads area. In order to install an RPM package you must first have the RPM package you are trying to install on your system. How to install or upgrade an RPM package ?.
