How to Install and Uninstall dcfldd.x86_64 Package on AlmaLinux 8

Last updated: May 15,2024

1. Install "dcfldd.x86_64" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install dcfldd.x86_64 on AlmaLinux 8


    
        
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                sudo dnf update
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
                dcfldd.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "dcfldd.x86_64" package

Please follow the steps below to uninstall dcfldd.x86_64 on AlmaLinux 8:


    
        
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                sudo dnf remove
            
                        
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the dcfldd.x86_64 package on AlmaLinux 8

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Available Packages
Name : dcfldd
Version : 1.7.1
Release : 1.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 56 k
Source : dcfldd-1.7.1-1.el8.src.rpm
Repository : epel
Summary : Improved dd, useful for forensics and security
URL : https://github.com/resurrecting-open-source-projects/dcfldd
License : GPLv2+ and BSD and Copyright Only
Description : dcfldd is an enhanced version of GNU dd with features useful for forensics
: and security. dcfldd has the following additional features:
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: * Hashing on-the-fly - dcfldd can hash the input data as it is being
: transferred, helping to ensure data integrity.
: * Status output - dcfldd can update the user of its progress in terms of
: the amount of data transferred and how much longer operation will take.
: * Flexible disk wipes - dcfldd can be used to wipe disks quickly
: and with a known pattern if desired.
: * Image/wipe Verify - dcfldd can verify that a target drive is a
: bit-for-bit match of the specified input file or pattern.
: * Multiple outputs - dcfldd can output to multiple files or disks at
: the same time.
: * Split output - dcfldd can split output to multiple files with more
: configuration possibilities than the split command.
: * Piped output and logs - dcfldd can send all its log data and output
: to commands as well as files.