Creating a Local YUM Repository on Rocky Linux
Creating a Local YUM Repository on Rocky Linux
Local YUM repositories are crucial for systems where internet access is limited, or package deployment needs tight control. This short article guides you through setting up a local repository on Rocky Linux.
Unpacking RPM File
First, unpack the desired RPM files into a specific folder. This step assumes you have already downloaded or have access to the RPM files you wish to include in your local repository.
Installing Necessary Tools
To create and manage your local repository, you will need yum-utils and createrepo. Install these using the following commands:
yum install yum-utils createrepo
These tools provide utilities to manage your YUM configuration and create the metadata needed for a YUM repository.
Creating Your Local Repository
Next, use createrepo to create a local repository. This command turns a directory of RPMs into a repository that YUM can use.
createrepo /your/local/folder/with/rpms
Replace /your/local/folder/with/rpms with the path to the directory where you have stored your RPM files.
Managing YUM Cache
Before using your new repository, it’s necessary to clear YUM’s cache and create a new one. This ensures that YUM recognizes your newly created repository.
yum clean all
yum makecache
Configuring YUM to Use the Local Repository
To use your new local repository, disable all other repositories and enable your newly created one. Here’s how to do it:
yum --disablerepo="*" --enablerepo="myrepo"
Replace myrepo with the real name of your repository. Note that this command should be followed by an action like an installation command; otherwise, it just sets up the configuration without performing any tasks.
If you do not know the name of the local repo, use yum repolist command to get all available repos.
Conclusion
Setting up a local YUM repository on Rocky Linux is straightforward and extremely useful for controlled environments or offline systems. By unpacking RPMs, installing yum-utils and createrepo, initializing your local repository, managing YUM cache, and configuring YUM to use the local repository, you ensure a reliable and controlled package management setup. Remember to regularly update your local repository with new or updated RPMs as needed.