How to Install and Uninstall network-scripts.x86_64 Package on Oracle Linux 8

Last updated: November 29,2024

1. Install "network-scripts.x86_64" package

This tutorial shows how to install network-scripts.x86_64 on Oracle Linux 8


    
        
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "network-scripts.x86_64" package

Learn how to uninstall network-scripts.x86_64 on Oracle Linux 8:


    
        
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                sudo dnf remove
            
                        
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the network-scripts.x86_64 package on Oracle Linux 8

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Available Packages
Name : network-scripts
Version : 10.00.15
Release : 1.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 196 k
Source : initscripts-10.00.15-1.el8.src.rpm
Repository : ol8_baseos_latest
Summary : Legacy scripts for manipulating of network devices
URL : https://github.com/fedora-sysv/initscripts
License : GPLv2
Description : This package contains the legacy scripts for activating & deactivating of most
: network interfaces. It also provides a legacy version of 'network' service.
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: The 'network' service is enabled by default after installation of this package,
: and if the network-scripts are installed alongside NetworkManager, then the
: ifup/ifdown commands from network-scripts take precedence over the ones provided
: by NetworkManager.
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: If user has both network-scripts & NetworkManager installed, and wishes to
: use ifup/ifdown from NetworkManager primarily, then they has to run command:
: $ update-alternatives --config ifup
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: Please note that running the command above will also disable the 'network'
: service.