How to Install and Uninstall pam_passwdqc.x86_64 Package on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8)

Last updated: January 13,2025

1. Install "pam_passwdqc.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidance below to install pam_passwdqc.x86_64 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8)


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

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall pam_passwdqc.x86_64 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 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 pam_passwdqc.x86_64 package on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8)

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Available Packages
Name : pam_passwdqc
Version : 2.0.3
Release : 2.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 26 k
Source : passwdqc-2.0.3-2.el8.src.rpm
Repository : epel
Summary : Pluggable passphrase quality checker
URL : https://www.openwall.com/passwdqc/
License : BSD-3-Clause
Description : pam_passwdqc is a passphrase strength checking module for
: PAM-aware passphrase changing programs, such as passwd(1).
: In addition to checking regular passphrases, it offers support
: for passphrases and can provide randomly generated passphrases.
: All features are optional and can be (re-)configured without
: rebuilding.