DNF (Dandified Yum) Commands Explained!

Install a Package

Syntax:

dnf install <package>

Install a Single Package – Example:

dnf install mysql-server

Where mysql-server is the package name.

Install Multiple Packages – Example:

dnf install mysql-server mysql

Where mysql-server and mysql are the package names.

Upgrade / Update a Package

Upgrade Every Package:

dnf upgrade

Upgrade a Single Package – Example:

dnf upgrade mysql-server

Where mysql-server is the package name.

Upgrade Multiple Packages – Example:

dnf upgrade mysql-server mysql

Where mysql-server and mysql are the package names.

Reinstall a Package

Syntax:

dnf reinstall <package>

Reinstall a Single Package – Example:

dnf reinstall mysql-server

Where mysql-server is the package name.

Reinstall Multiple Packages – Example:

dnf reinstall mysql-server mysql

Where mysql-server and mysql are the package names.

Downgrade a Package

Downgrades the specified package(s) to the highest of all known lower versions, if possible.

Syntax:

dnf downgrade <package>

Downgrade a Single Package – Example:

dnf downgrade mysql-server

Where mysql-server is the package name.

Downgrade Multiple Packages – Example:

dnf downgrade mysql-server mysql

Where mysql-server and mysql are the package names.

Remove a Package

By removing a specified package(s) from the server, you’ll also remove ANY packages dependent on the package(s) being removed.

Syntax:

dnf remove <package>

Remove a Single Package – Example:

dnf remove mysql-server

Where mysql-server is the package name.

Remove Multiple Packages – Example:

dnf remove mysql-server mysql

Where mysql-server and mysql are the package names.

List of All Available Commands

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