YUM Package Manager

What is YUM Package Manager?

Yum is a software package manager designed for rpm-based systems, automating the tasks of installing, removing, and updating software packages. It leverages dependency resolution to determine the appropriate actions required to install or update software, streamlining maintenance across multiple machines. Yum features a plugin interface, allowing for the addition of custom functionality, and it also provides a module interface for integration with other Python programs

Highlights

• Automatic dependency resolution for installing, removing, and updating software packages
• Streamlined software management across multiple machines
• Plugin interface for extending Yum's capabilities
• Python module interface for integration with other programs