How to Install and Uninstall ipmitool.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: May 19,2024

1. Install "ipmitool.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install ipmitool.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "ipmitool.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidelines below to uninstall ipmitool.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the ipmitool.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : ipmitool
Arch : x86_64
Version : 1.8.18
Release : 9.amzn2
Size : 442 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Utility for IPMI control
URL : http://ipmitool.sourceforge.net/
License : BSD
Description : This package contains a utility for interfacing with devices that
: support the Intelligent Platform Management Interface
: specification. IPMI is an open standard for machine health,
: inventory, and remote power control.
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: This utility can communicate with IPMI-enabled devices through
: either a kernel driver such as OpenIPMI or over the RMCP LAN
: protocol defined in the IPMI specification. IPMIv2 adds support
: for encrypted LAN communications and remote Serial-over-LAN
: functionality.
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: It provides commands for reading the Sensor Data Repository (SDR)
: and displaying sensor values, displaying the contents of the
: System Event Log (SEL), printing Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
: information, reading and setting LAN configuration, and chassis
: power control.