How to Install and Uninstall iptables.i686 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: May 02,2024

1. Install "iptables.i686" package

This is a short guide on how to install iptables.i686 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum makecache
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
                iptables.i686
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "iptables.i686" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall iptables.i686 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
                iptables.i686
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the iptables.i686 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : iptables
Arch : i686
Version : 1.4.21
Release : 24.1.amzn2
Size : 434 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Tools for managing Linux kernel packet filtering capabilities
URL : http://www.netfilter.org/
License : GPLv2
Description : The iptables utility controls the network packet filtering code in
: the Linux kernel. If you need to set up firewalls and/or IP
: masquerading, you should install this package.