Linux - RPM

Command	Explanation
rpm -qa	Query all packages
rpm -qi package_name	Query information for a particular package
rpm -e --test package_name	Check for and report potential conflicts or dependencies for removing a RPM
rpm -ivh ftp://server/path/*	Can use rpm and ftp, advantage is that file globbing works
rpm -ivh new_kernel	When upgrading kernel ALWAYS use -i, never -U or -F