The rpm.versions System

For cPanel & WHM version 58

cPanel & WHM uses the rpm.versions distribution management system to manage RPM packages. This system offers cPanel & WHM users consistent updates for packaged software, and easier installation and maintenance. 

• Introduction to the rpm.versions system — This document gives a basic overview of cPanel & WHM's rpm.versions system.

  • The /usr/local/cpanel/etc/rpm.versions File — This document explains the contents of the rpm.versions file.
  • RPM Targets— This document explains RPM targets in the rpm.versions system, and provides a list of the available targets.
  • The check_cpanel_rpms Script — Use this script to track missing or out-of-date RPMs, check for altered RPMs, and uninstall unnecessary RPMs.
    
• How to Override the rpm.versions System — This document explains how certain settings files can override the cPanel-provided RPM settings.
  
  • The /scripts/update_local_rpm_versions Script — This document describes how to use the  /scripts/update_local_rpm_versions  script to modify how you override the rpm.versions system.
    
• RPM::Versions Hooks —  RPM::Versions hooks allow you to execute custom code before or after an RPM installs, updates, or uninstalls. 
• The sysinfo.config File — This document explains the contents of the sysinfo.config file. cPanel & WHM uses this file to determine which RPMs to download during installation and upgrades.
  
• How to Build and Install Custom RPMs — This guide describes how to customize cPanel & WHM's rpm.versions system.