How to Install and Uninstall shadow-utils.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: January 11,2025

1. Install "shadow-utils.x86_64" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to install shadow-utils.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum makecache
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
                shadow-utils.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "shadow-utils.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall shadow-utils.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
                shadow-utils.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the shadow-utils.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Installed Packages
Name : shadow-utils
Arch : x86_64
Epoch : 2
Version : 4.1.5.1
Release : 24.amzn2.0.2
Size : 3.4 M
Repo : installed
From repo : amzn2-core
Summary : Utilities for managing accounts and shadow password files
URL : http://pkg-shadow.alioth.debian.org/
License : BSD and GPLv2+
Description : The shadow-utils package includes the necessary programs for
: converting UNIX password files to the shadow password format, plus
: programs for managing user and group accounts. The pwconv command
: converts passwords to the shadow password format. The pwunconv
: command unconverts shadow passwords and generates a passwd file (a
: standard UNIX password file). The pwck command checks the
: integrity of password and shadow files. The lastlog command prints
: out the last login times for all users. The useradd, userdel, and
: usermod commands are used for managing user accounts. The
: groupadd, groupdel, and groupmod commands are used for managing
: group accounts.