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Description
The RPM Package Manager (RPM) serves as a robust system for managing software packages, enabling users to compile software from source into easily distributable formats, as well as facilitating the installation, updating, and removal of these packages; it also allows for the querying of extensive details about both installed and uninstalled software packages, along with the ability to verify their integrity and the overall software installation process. Metadata related to the package is contained within the RPM header, a binary data structure that organizes information in specific tags, each associated with a defined meaning and type. Although this metadata is not embedded within the header, it is essential for the code that interprets the header to understand these definitions. In this structure, tags are identified solely by their numerical representation, and each tag can either be a simple scalar type or an array comprising these types. While the type system does not strictly enforce it, the RPM code conventionally assumes that related tags contain the same number of entries, ensuring a consistent organization of data. This design contributes significantly to the effectiveness of the RPM system in managing and maintaining software packages.
Description
FPM is a versatile tool designed to simplify the process of creating packages for various operating systems, including Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS, RHEL, Arch Linux, FreeBSD, and macOS, among others. Rather than introducing a new packaging methodology, FPM serves as a facilitator, streamlining the creation of packages for existing systems with minimal effort. This is achieved through its user-friendly command-line interface, which enables users to generate packages with ease. Developed in Ruby, FPM can be installed via the gem package manager. However, for certain package formats, such as RPM and Snap, specific dependencies must be present on your machine to successfully build them. Additionally, when packaging for different operating systems or distributions, you may need to install other tools to ensure compatibility. FPM effectively transforms your software into easily installable packages across multiple platforms, capable of converting any Node.js package, Ruby gem, or Python package into formats like deb, rpm, or pacman. With FPM, the packaging process becomes significantly more efficient, saving developers both time and effort.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Fedora
Yes
Arch Linux
No
CentOS
No
CodeSign Secure
Yes
Debian
No
Docker
No
EndeavourOS
No
FreeBSD
No
GaraSign
Yes
Linux Mint
No
Integrations
Fedora
Yes
Arch Linux
Yes
CentOS
Yes
CodeSign Secure
No
Debian
Yes
Docker
Yes
EndeavourOS
Yes
FreeBSD
Yes
GaraSign
No
Linux Mint
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
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
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
RPM Package Manager
Website
rpm.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
fpm
Website
fpm.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html