Average Ratings 0 Ratings
Average Ratings 0 Ratings
Description
The Portage Development Project aims to create a continuously evolving and improving tool for package management and installation. Its developers strive to establish a cohesive system that minimizes issues, focusing on aspects like backward compatibility, automation, and user-friendliness. Issues are identified and resolved through the Gentoo bug tracker, while communication among developers is facilitated via the gentoo-portage-dev mailing list. Additionally, the #gentoo-portage IRC channel on the Libera.Chat network serves as another platform for interaction. The overarching objective of the Portage project is to achieve a smooth integration of tools for both developers and users, thereby enhancing the development and upkeep of Gentoo packages. This involves not only enhancing Portage itself but also improving related tools and ensuring our APIs provide value to other applications in the ecosystem. By fostering collaboration and communication among developers, the project seeks to continually innovate and streamline the package management experience.
Description
Managing software packages on Linux systems, including installing, patching, and removing them, is a fundamental responsibility for system administrators. This guide will help you navigate the basics of package management specifically for Red Hat-based Linux distributions. Package management refers to the process of installing, updating, uninstalling, and monitoring software from designated repositories within the Linux ecosystem. Different Linux distributions utilize various package management tools tailored to their needs. For Red Hat-based systems, the RPM (RPM Package Manager) alongside YUM (Yellow Dog Updater, Modified) or its successor DNF (Dandified YUM) serves this purpose. YUM is the primary tool employed for the tasks of installing, updating, and managing software packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. It effectively resolves dependencies during the installation, update, and removal of software packages. Additionally, YUM can handle packages sourced from both the installed repositories and .rpm files. There is a wide array of commands and options at your disposal when working with YUM, allowing for flexible management of software on your system. Thus, familiarizing yourself with these commands is crucial for efficient system administration.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Bugzilla
Yes
CentOS
No
Fedora
No
Gentoo
Yes
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
No
Sonatype Nexus Repository
No
Integrations
Bugzilla
No
CentOS
Yes
Fedora
Yes
Gentoo
No
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Yes
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Portage
Website
wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:Portage
Vendor Details
Company Name
Red Hat
Country
United States
Website
www.redhat.com/sysadmin/how-manage-packages