How to Install and Uninstall kpatch-build.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: April 29,2024

1. Install "kpatch-build.x86_64" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install kpatch-build.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "kpatch-build.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall kpatch-build.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 kpatch-build.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : kpatch-build
Arch : x86_64
Version : 0.9.4
Release : 3.amzn2
Size : 71 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Dynamic kernel patching
URL : http://github.com/dynup/kpatch
License : GPLv2
Description : kpatch is a Linux dynamic kernel patching tool which allows you to
: patch a running kernel without rebooting or restarting any
: processes. It enables sysadmins to apply critical security
: patches to the kernel immediately, without having to wait for
: long-running tasks to complete, users to log off, or for scheduled
: reboot windows. It gives more control over up-time without
: sacrificing security or stability.