Applies to :

• Linux Dedicated server or VPS

Requirements

To perform this task, you need to have :

• Knowledge in accessing the server via SSH
• IP address or server hostname
• Your server SSH username and password

Overview

YUM is a a package management application for CentOS operating server. A package is usually a software application, but the term can also encompass other items such as documentation, source code, and extra levels for games .

Instructions

There are many options on YUM, here are few examples of it :

1. Install new package.

2. List all installed packages with YUM.

3. Check whether httpd package installed on the server.

4. Check for updates of a package.

5. Check whether there is an updated for httpd.