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

Last updated: January 10,2025

1. Install "pptp.x86_64" package

Please follow the steps below to install pptp.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum makecache
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
                pptp.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "pptp.x86_64" package

Please follow the step by step instructions below to uninstall pptp.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


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

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : pptp
Arch : x86_64
Version : 1.7.2
Release : 22.amzn2.0.2
Size : 68 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Client
URL : http://pptpclient.sourceforge.net/
License : GPLv2+
Description : Client for the proprietary Microsoft Point-to-Point Tunneling
: Protocol, PPTP. Allows connection to a PPTP based VPN as used
: by employers and some cable and ADSL service providers.