How to Install and Uninstall iproute2 Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: February 24,2025

1. Install "iproute2" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to install iproute2 on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                iproute2
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "iproute2" package

Learn how to uninstall iproute2 on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                iproute2
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the iproute2 package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package iproute2:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : iproute2
Version : 5.14-150400.1.8
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 2.9 MiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : iproute2-5.14-150400.1.8.src
Upstream URL : https://wiki.linuxfoundation.org/networking/iproute2
Summary : Linux network configuration utilities
Description :
iproute2 is a collection of user-space utilities to set up networking
under Linux from the command-line. It can inspect and configure,
among other things: interface paramters, IP addresses, routing,
tunnels, bridges, packet transformations (IPsec, etc.), and Quality
of Service.