rpm

Overview

The rpm (RPM Package Manager) command is a low-level package manager for RPM-based Linux distributions. It handles individual package operations without managing dependencies.

Syntax

rpm [options] [package...]

Common Options

Option	Description
-i	Install package
-U	Upgrade package
-e	Erase package
-q	Query package
-V	Verify package
-F	Freshen package
--nodeps	Ignore dependencies
--force	Force operation
--test	Test only
--rebuild	Rebuild package
--rebuilddb	Rebuild database
--checksig	Check signature

Query Options

Option	Description
-qa	Query all
-qi	Package info
-ql	List files
-qf	File owner
-qp	Query package file
-qR	Requirements
-qc	Config files
-qd	Documentation

Key Use Cases

1. Package installation
2. Package queries
3. Package verification
4. Database maintenance
5. System verification

Examples with Explanations

Example 1: Install Package

rpm -ivh package.rpm

Install with verbose and hash progress

Example 2: Query Package

rpm -qi package_name

Show package information

Example 3: Verify Package

rpm -V package_name

Verify package files

Common Usage Patterns

1. List installed:

   rpm -qa

2. Find owner:

   rpm -qf /path/to/file

3. Show dependencies:

   rpm -qR package_name

Security Considerations

1. Package verification
2. GPG signatures
3. Root privileges
4. System integrity
5. Dependencies

Related Commands

• yum - High-level manager
• dnf - Next-gen manager
• rpmbuild - Build packages
• rpm2cpio - Convert package
• rpmsign - Sign package

Additional Resources

• RPM Manual
• Package Management Guide
• System Administration

Best Practices

1. Verify packages
2. Check signatures
3. Backup database
4. Document changes
5. Test installation

Package Information

1. Version
2. Release
3. Architecture
4. Dependencies
5. Changelog

Troubleshooting

1. Dependencies
2. Database issues
3. Conflicts
4. Space problems
5. Verification errors