Package management is a critical aspect of maintaining a Linux system. It involves the installation, upgrade, configuration, and removal of software packages. Different Linux distributions use different package management tools, each with its own set of features and commands. Understanding these tools is essential for system administrators to efficiently manage software on their servers. This document provides an overview of some of the most commonly used package management tools in various Linux distributions.
| Tool | Distribution | Package Format | Command Line Interface | Graphical Interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| apt-get | Debian, Ubuntu | .deb | Yes | No |
| apt | Debian, Ubuntu | .deb | Yes | No |
| DNF | Fedora, RHEL, CentOS | .rpm | Yes | No |
| dpkg | Debian, Ubuntu | .deb | Yes | No |
| Pacman | Arch Linux | .pkg.tar.xz | Yes | No |
| Pamac | Arch Linux, Manjaro | .pkg.tar.xz | Yes | Yes |
| Portage | Gentoo | Source | Yes | No |
| YaST | openSUSE | .rpm | Yes | Yes |
| Zypper | openSUSE | .rpm | Yes | No |