How to Install and Uninstall rsyslog.x86_64 Package on CentOS 7 / RHEL 7

Last updated: January 15,2025

1. Install "rsyslog.x86_64" package

This tutorial shows how to install rsyslog.x86_64 on CentOS 7 / RHEL 7


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

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall rsyslog.x86_64 on CentOS 7 / RHEL 7:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the rsyslog.x86_64 package on CentOS 7 / RHEL 7

Installed Packages
Name : rsyslog
Arch : x86_64
Version : 8.24.0
Release : 57.el7_9
Size : 1.9 M
Repo : installed
From repo : updates
Summary : Enhanced system logging and kernel message trapping daemon
URL : http://www.rsyslog.com/
License : (GPLv3+ and ASL 2.0)
Description : Rsyslog is an enhanced, multi-threaded syslog daemon. It supports
: MySQL, syslog/TCP, RFC 3195, permitted sender lists, filtering on
: any message part, and fine grain output format control. It is
: compatible with stock sysklogd and can be used as a drop-in
: replacement. Rsyslog is simple to set up, with advanced features
: suitable for enterprise-class, encryption-protected syslog relay
: chains.