BIP KB Tag: rpm

Sometimes it can be useful to extract the contents of an RPM file without actually installing it. In order to do so, use the following command: rpm2cpio file.rpm | cpio -idmv Please Note: This will extract the rpm into whatever directory you are in, including all of it's sub-directories. So for example, if you change directory into / and run the command above the rpm will be extracted and files/directories placed just...
By tasia, January 24, 2015

Introduction to Linux rpm package manager In this tutorial we will show you, how to test a rpm package before installation. As a Linux System Engineer, this command is very useful and should be used in regular practice. Mostly of the time I use this command, to help me see if there are any issues before installation. Note: rpm command is available for Red Hat based operating system. How to test rpm To test the rp...
By frank, April 11, 2015