How to Install Yum in CentOS 7
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Summary: Learn how to install Yum, the package manager for CentOS 7, with simple step-by-step instructions. Yum is a powerful tool for managing software packages on your CentOS system.
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Yum (Yellowdog Updater Modified) is a widely used package management tool for CentOS and other Red Hat-based Linux distributions. It simplifies the process of installing, updating, and removing software packages on your system. If you’re working with CentOS 7 and need to install Yum, follow these straightforward steps:
Access Your CentOS 7 System: Log in to your CentOS 7 server or desktop environment using a user account with administrative privileges.
Open Terminal: Once logged in, launch the Terminal application. You can usually find it in the Applications menu under System Tools, or you can simply search for “Terminal” using the system’s search function.
Update Your System: Before installing Yum, it’s a good practice to ensure that your system’s package repositories are up to date. Run the following command in the Terminal to update the package lists:
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Install Yum: Once the system is up to date, you can proceed with installing Yum. Execute the following command in the Terminal:
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Confirm Installation: After entering the command, CentOS will prompt you to confirm the installation by typing ‘y’ and then pressing Enter. This will initiate the installation process, during which Yum and its dependencies will be downloaded and installed on your system.
Verify Installation: Once the installation is complete, you can verify that Yum has been successfully installed by running the following command:
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This command will display the version of Yum installed on your CentOS 7 system, confirming that the installation was successful.
Start Using Yum: With Yum installed, you can now start using it to manage software packages on your CentOS 7 system. You can use commands like yum install, yum remove, yum update, and others to install, remove, and update software packages as needed.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Yum on your CentOS 7 system. You can now take advantage of this powerful package management tool to streamline software management tasks and keep your system up to date with the latest packages and security patches.
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