Topic: How do you install an RPM?

[Dave]

I know, dumb question, but I have to learn somewhere...

I'm a seasoned Windows user, but really don't have the foggiest idea about a Linux based OS.  So, how exactly do you install an RPM on the SME server?

[Gavin]

If you have a new rpm package you do @ command line;-


rpm -i example.rpm

If its an upgrade rpm then again @ command line type

rpm -Uvh example.rpm


if you want to see whether a rpm is installed type


rpm -q example

then it will say whether a certain package is installed or not


Hope that Helps!!!!!


Gav

[Bill Talcott]

For newbies (like me), the Update System panel at http://myezserver.com/downloads/mitel/contrib/update-system-0.0.1/ is very handy. To get that installed, or if you prefer doing it manually, you'll have to do what Gavin said. You can also find lots of info in the manual pages ("man rpm") and at linuxnewbie.org.