How to Install and Uninstall dhcp-common.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: January 06,2025

1. Install "dhcp-common.x86_64" package

This is a short guide on how to install dhcp-common.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "dhcp-common.x86_64" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to uninstall dhcp-common.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the dhcp-common.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : dhcp-common
Arch : x86_64
Epoch : 12
Version : 4.2.5
Release : 77.amzn2.1.5
Size : 177 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Common files used by ISC dhcp client and server
URL : http://isc.org/products/DHCP/
License : ISC
Description : DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol which
: allows individual devices on an IP network to get their own
: network configuration information (IP address, subnetmask,
: broadcast address, etc.) from a DHCP server. The overall purpose
: of DHCP is to make it easier to administer a large network.
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: This package provides common files used by dhcp and dhclient
: package.