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How to install and use YUM?  Print this Article

YUM is pre-installed on your dedicated virtual server. YUM has many uses, the basis use is software installation. You can use YUM via SSH.

To install a new software type the command "yum install PKGNAME (type the software name in the place PKGNAME)" in SSH.  To remove a software type the command "yum remove PKGNAME".

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