How to Install and Uninstall openssh.x86_64 Package on CentOS Stream 8

Last updated: May 19,2024

1. Install "openssh.x86_64" package

This guide let you learn how to install openssh.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8


    
        
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                sudo dnf update
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
                openssh.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "openssh.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall openssh.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8:


    
        
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                sudo dnf remove
            
                        
                openssh.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the openssh.x86_64 package on CentOS Stream 8

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Installed Packages
Name : openssh
Version : 8.0p1
Release : 24.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 1.8 M
Source : openssh-8.0p1-24.el8.src.rpm
Repository : @System
From repo : baseos
Summary : An open source implementation of SSH protocol version 2
URL : http://www.openssh.com/portable.html
License : BSD
Description : SSH (Secure SHell) is a program for logging into and executing
: commands on a remote machine. SSH is intended to replace rlogin and
: rsh, and to provide secure encrypted communications between two
: untrusted hosts over an insecure network. X11 connections and
: arbitrary TCP/IP ports can also be forwarded over the secure channel.
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: OpenSSH is OpenBSD's version of the last free version of SSH, bringing
: it up to date in terms of security and features.
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: This package includes the core files necessary for both the OpenSSH
: client and server. To make this package useful, you should also
: install openssh-clients, openssh-server, or both.