RPM Package Manager vs YUM Package Manager
A side-by-side look at RPM Package Manager and YUM Package Manager. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
RPM Package Manager
RPM Package Manager (RPM) is a package management system that runs on Red Hat Linux and its variants like CentOS, Fedora etc. It allows users to install, update, remove and query software packages easily. RPM maintains a database of installed packages and their files, verifying packages and dependencies before installing.
YUM Package Manager
YUM (Yellowdog Updater, Modified) is a free and open-source package management utility for RPM-compatible Linux operating systems. It allows automatic updates and package installation from official repositories. YUM is used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Oracle Linux, and other RPM-based distributions.