Package management is one of the most important tasks performed by Linux administrators. Whether installing software, updating applications, resolving dependencies, or maintaining system security, package managers simplify the process of managing software across Linux systems.
In this lesson, students will learn how package management works in Linux and gain hands-on experience using the most popular package management tools, including APT (Ubuntu/Debian), YUM (CentOS/RHEL 7), and DNF (RHEL 8+, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, Fedora). Learners will understand software repositories, package installation, updates, removals, dependency management, and troubleshooting package-related issues.
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to confidently install, update, manage, and troubleshoot software packages on enterprise Linux systems.