In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
Using YUM to update the system
Using YUM to search for packages
Using YUM to install packages
Using YUM to remove packages
Keeping YUM clean and tidy
Knowing your priorities
Using a third-party repository
Creating a YUM repository
Working with the RPM package manager
Introduction
This chapter is a collection of recipes that provides a review of the tools required to grow your server. Package management is at the heart of any Linux-based system and the purpose of this chapter highlights the critical tools needed to manage software packages on a CentOS based server.