How to Install and Uninstall shadow-utils.x86_64 Package on CentOS 8 / RHEL 8

Last updated: May 20,2024

1. Install "shadow-utils.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install shadow-utils.x86_64 on CentOS 8 / RHEL 8


    
        
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                sudo dnf update
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
                shadow-utils.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "shadow-utils.x86_64" package

This is a short guide on how to uninstall shadow-utils.x86_64 on CentOS 8 / RHEL 8:


    
        
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                sudo dnf remove
            
                        
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the shadow-utils.x86_64 package on CentOS 8 / RHEL 8

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Installed Packages
Name : shadow-utils
Epoch : 2
Version : 4.6
Release : 11.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 3.8 M
Source : shadow-utils-4.6-11.el8.src.rpm
Repository : @System
From repo : anaconda
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.