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

Last updated: July 01,2024

1. Install "softhsm.x86_64" package

Please follow the step by step instructions below to install softhsm.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


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

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall softhsm.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


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

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : softhsm
Arch : x86_64
Version : 2.1.0
Release : 2.amzn2.0.2
Size : 277 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Software version of a PKCS#11 Hardware Security Module
URL : http://www.opendnssec.org/
License : BSD
Description : NOTE: This package is only suported for use with Identity
: Management.
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: OpenDNSSEC is providing a software implementation of a generic
: cryptographic device with a PKCS#11 interface, the SoftHSM.
: SoftHSM is designed to meet the requirements of OpenDNSSEC, but
: can also work together with other cryptographic products because
: of the PKCS#11 interface.