The Remi repository is a third-party repository that provides the latest versions of various software packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and its derivatives, such as CentOS and Fedora. It is maintained by Remi Collet and includes a wide range of updated packages, particularly for PHP, but also for other software like ImageMagick, MySQL, Redis, and many others.
Why Use the Remi Repository?
- Latest Software Versions: The Remi repository often provides newer versions of software packages than those available in the default repositories of RHEL and CentOS.
- Backported Features: It includes backported features from newer releases of Fedora to older versions of RHEL/CentOS.
- Extended Support: The repository offers continued updates and support for packages even after the default repositories stop providing updates.
“Using the Remi Repository ensures access to the latest versions of software packages for CentOS and RHEL, providing enhanced performance, security, and features not available in the default repositories.”
How to Enable and Use the Remi Repository
To enable and use the Remi repository on a CentOS system, follow these steps:
Step 1: Install the EPEL Repository
The Remi repository requires the EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) repository to be installed first. Install it using:
sudo yum install epel-releaseStep 2: Install the Remi Repository
Install the Remi repository RPM package:
sudo yum install https://rpms.remirepo.net/enterprise/remi-release-7.rpmStep 3: Enable the Remi Repository
You can enable the Remi repository for specific packages. For example, to enable Remi for PHP 7.4, you would use:
sudo yum-config-manager --enable remi-php74To enable the repository for all packages, use:
sudo yum-config-manager --enable remiStep 4: Install or Update Packages
Once the Remi repository is enabled, you can install or update packages using yum. For example, to install the latest version of ImageMagick:
sudo yum install ImageMagickOr to update an existing package:
sudo yum update ImageMagickExample of Enabling Remi Repository for PHP and ImageMagick
sudo yum install epel-release
sudo yum install https://rpms.remirepo.net/enterprise/remi-release-7.rpm
sudo yum-config-manager --enable remi
sudo yum install ImageMagickManaging the Remi Repository
You can use yum-config-manager to enable or disable specific Remi sub-repositories as needed. For example, to disable the Remi repository:
sudo yum-config-manager --disable remiThe Remi repository is a valuable resource for keeping your software packages up to date with the latest features and security updates.
