| 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 |