Installing Local Software on RHEL

Context

The following procedure uses RHEL 6.6 as an example, and is applicable to RHEL, OEL, NeoKylin Linux Advanced Server, and Red Flag Linux OSs.

Procedure

1. In the KVM screen, mount the system installation ISO file, as shown in Figure 18-1.
   Figure 18-1 Mounting an ISO file
   

2. Open the terminal and mount the ISO file to a specified directory, such as /media, as shown in Figure 18-2.
   Figure 18-2 Mounting the ISO file to a specified directory
   

3. Run the vim command to add the following content to /etc/yum.repo.d/myiso.repo, as shown in Figure 18-3.
   Figure 18-3 Editing the file
   

4. Run the mv command to save the source repo file as a backup file, as shown in Figure 18-4.
   Figure 18-4 Saving the file
   

5. Run the yum grouplist command to view the group of software that can be installed, as shown in Figure 18-5.
   Figure 18-5 Viewing the software group
   

6. Run the yum groupinstall command to install a group of required software. For example, to install the software in the Development tools group, run the yum groupinstall "Development tools" command, as shown in Figure 18-6. During the installation, the space required by the software group will be displayed. Click y when prompted, as shown in Figure 18-7
   Figure 18-6 Installing software in a group
   
   Figure 18-7 Space required by the software package
   

7. After the installation is complete, the related commands or software can be used, as shown in Figure 18-8.
   Figure 18-8 Installation completed