How to Install and Uninstall postgresql-contrib.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: May 18,2024

1. Install "postgresql-contrib.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install postgresql-contrib.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "postgresql-contrib.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall postgresql-contrib.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 postgresql-contrib.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : postgresql-contrib
Arch : x86_64
Version : 9.2.24
Release : 6.amzn2
Size : 550 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Extension modules distributed with PostgreSQL
URL : http://www.postgresql.org/
License : PostgreSQL
Description : The postgresql-contrib package contains various extension modules
: that are included in the PostgreSQL distribution.