How to Install and Uninstall tcpdump Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: February 24,2025

1. Install "tcpdump" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install tcpdump on openSUSE Leap


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

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to uninstall tcpdump on openSUSE Leap:


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

Information for package tcpdump:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : tcpdump
Version : 4.99.1-150400.1.8
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 1.3 MiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : tcpdump-4.99.1-150400.1.8.src
Upstream URL : https://www.tcpdump.org/
Summary : A Packet Sniffer
Description :
This program can "read" all or only certain packets going over the
ethernet. It can be used to debug specific network problems.