CentOS Extras aarch64 epel-release-8-8.el8.noarch.rpm

Introduction

The epel-release package provides the Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) repository configuration. This repository contains additional software packages and libraries that are not included in the standard CentOS or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) repositories.

The CentOS Extras repository provides additional packages that are not included in the standard CentOS repositories. These packages are typically focused on enterprise applications and tools.

The aarch64 architecture is designed for 64-bit ARM processors, commonly found in servers and embedded systems.

Installation

To install the CentOS Extras aarch64 epel-release-8-8.el8.noarch.rpm package, follow these steps:

1. Download the package from the official CentOS Extras repository or mirrors.
2. Install the epel-release package using the rpm command:

sudo rpm -ivh epel-release-8-8.el8.noarch.rpm

3. Confirm the installation by checking the contents of the /etc/yum.repos.d/epel.repo file.

Usage

After installing the epel-release package, you can use the yum command to install additional software packages from the EPEL repository. For example, to install the htop process monitor, run the following command:

sudo yum install htop

You can also browse the available packages in the EPEL repository using the yum command or by visiting the EPEL website.

Conclusion

The CentOS Extras aarch64 epel-release-8-8.el8.noarch.rpm package provides access to additional software packages and libraries that may be useful for enterprise applications and tools. By installing this package, you can expand your CentOS or RHEL system's functionality and capabilities.