2.17. SOFTWARE

CHAPTER 2. HOW DO I USE WEBHOST MANAGER?

2.17

Software

The Software area deals with installing and updating server and system software on your server.

2.17.1

Installing an RPM

RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) is a common way of installing software. WebHost Manager enables you to

install a large number of different packages, if and when required, and re install them if a problem occurs.

To install an RPM:

1. Click on the Install a RPM link in the Software menu.

2. Click on the package that you want to (re)install.

3. Click on the Ignore Dependencies tick box if you want WebHost Manager to ignore any dependencies

that may occur during installation.

4. Click on the Force Install tick box if you are reinstalling a package.

5. Click on the

button.

Figure 2.101: Reinstalling an RPM

2.17.2

Rebuilding the RPM database

The database that keeps track of your RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) installations can become corrupt. You

should only perform this function when technical support advises you that it is the correct course of action.

To rebuild the RPM database:

1. Click on the Rebuild RPM Database link in the Software menu.

2. Click on the

button.

Note: This procedure may take 1 30 minutes, depending on the speed of your machine.

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