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

Last updated: January 14,2025

1. Install "rsyslog.x86_64" package

This guide let you learn how to install rsyslog.x86_64 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8)


    
        
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "rsyslog.x86_64" package

This guide let you learn how to uninstall rsyslog.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 rsyslog.x86_64 package on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8)

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Available Packages
Name : rsyslog
Version : 8.2102.0
Release : 15.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 755 k
Source : rsyslog-8.2102.0-15.el8.src.rpm
Repository : ubi-8-appstream-rpms
Summary : Enhanced system logging and kernel message trapping daemon
URL : http://www.rsyslog.com/
License : (GPLv3+ and ASL 2.0)
Description : Rsyslog is an enhanced, multi-threaded syslog daemon. It supports MySQL,
: syslog/TCP, RFC 3195, permitted sender lists, filtering on any message part,
: and fine grain output format control. It is compatible with stock sysklogd
: and can be used as a drop-in replacement. Rsyslog is simple to set up, with
: advanced features suitable for enterprise-class, encryption-protected syslog
: relay chains.