Using YUM to install packages

In this recipe, we will investigate the role of YUM in installing new packages on your server. An important task for every server administrator is the installation of applications and services. There are several different ways to achieve this, but the most effective method involves the YUM package manager. YUM is able to search through any number of repositories, automatically resolve package dependencies, and specify the installation of one or more packages. YUM is a modern and definitive way to install your packages on your server, and it is the purpose of this recipe to show you how it is done.

Getting ready

To complete this recipe, you will require a working installation of the CentOS 7 operating system with root privileges, a console-based text editor of your choice, and a connection to the Internet in order to facilitate the download of additional packages. It's also good if you have already found some interesting packages to install, which can be...