Content

• 5.1 Package Management Concepts
  • Overview and Objectives
    • Learning Objectives
    • Prerequisites
  • Package Formats: RPM Structure and Metadata
  • Dependency Management and Resolution
  • Software Repositories and Package Signing
  • Package States: Installed, Available, Obsolete
  • Security Benefits of Package Management Systems
  • Real-world Context
  • Common Pitfalls
  • Recommended Reading
  • Lab Exercises
    • Lab Exercise 1: Exploring RPM Package Structure
    • Lab Exercise 2: Investigating Dependency Relationships
    • Lab Exercise 3: Repository Configuration and Package Verification
    • Lab Exercise 4: Package States and Lifecycle Management
  • Troubleshooting Guide
  • Assessment
    • Multiple Choice Questions
    • Short Answer Questions

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Updated 2026-01-26