‍Snap Package Manager, also known as snapd, is a modern package manager that allows you to install and manage Snap packages on Alma Linux 8. Snap packages are self-contained and run in a sandbox environment, making them easy to install and use across different Linux distributions. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing and using the Snap Package Manager on Alma Linux 8.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A server running Alma Linux 8.
• A root password configured on the server.

Installing Snapd

By default, the Snapd package is not included in the Alma Linux 8 default repository. To install Snapd, you need to enable the EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) repository. Follow these steps to install Snapd:

1. Install the EPEL repository by running the following command:

dnf install epel-release -y

2. Once the EPEL repository is installed, install the Snapd package by running the following command:

dnf install snapd -y

3. After the installation is complete, start and enable the Snapd service by running the following commands:

systemctl enable --now snapd.socket
systemctl start --now snapd.socket

4. To verify that the Snapd service is running, use the following command:

systemctl status snapd.socket

If everything is set up correctly, you should see the status of the Snapd service as “active.”

Finding a Package with Snap

Snap provides an easy way to find packages from the Snap repository. To list all available Snap packages, use the following command:

snap find

This command will display a list of all Snap packages available in the Snap repository. You can search for a specific package by using the snap find <package-name> command. For example, to find the VLC media player package, run the following command:

snap find vlc

This will display information about the VLC package, including its name, version, publisher, and a brief summary.

Installing a Package with Snap

Once you have found the package you want to install, you can use the snap install <package-name> command to install it. For example, to install the VLC media player package, run the following command:

snap install vlc

This will download and install the VLC package on your system. You can monitor the installation progress by running the snap changes command.

Listing Installed Snap Packages

To see a list of all installed Snap packages on your system, use the following command:

snap list

This will display a list of all installed packages, including their names, versions, and publishers.

Updating a Package with Snap

Snap makes it easy to update packages to the latest available version. To update a specific package, use the snap refresh <package-name> command. For example, to update the VLC media player package, run the following command:

snap refresh vlc

This will update the VLC package to the latest version.

Removing a Snap Package

If you no longer need a specific package, you can remove it from your system using the snap remove <package-name> command. For example, to remove the VLC media player package, run the following command:

snap remove vlc

This will remove the VLC package and its dependencies from your system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and use the Snap Package Manager on Alma Linux 8. With Snap, you can easily install, update, and remove packages on your system. Snap packages provide a convenient way to manage software across different Linux distributions. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us.

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