15.2. Using RPM
15.2. Using RPM RPM has five basic modes of operation (not counting package building): installing, uninstalling, upgrading, querying, and verifying. This section contains an overview of each mode. For complete details and options, try rpm --help or refer to Section 15.5, "Additional Resources" for more information on RPM. 15.2.1. Finding RPM Packages Before using an RPM, you must know where to find them. An Internet search returns many RPM repositories, but if you are looking for RPM packages built by Red Hat, Inc, they can be found at the following locations: The Red Hat Enterprise Linux CD-ROMs The Red Hat Errata Page available at http://www.redhat.com/apps/support/errata/ A Red Hat FTP Mirror Site available at http://www.redhat.com/download/mirror.html Red Hat Network - Refer to Chapter 16, Red Hat Network for more details on Red Hat Network