[SOLVED] What is a repository in CentOS?

Issue

What is a repository in Centos and what does it contain. I I remove all the .repo files from the system. What will be its implications. Will it remove the packages as well and will hinder normal operations or will package just not get auto-updated?

Solution

"Repositories" are locations where you can download software.

".repo" files are definition files for repositories you might wish to use.

Deleting a .repo file will not affect any packages you already have installed - it will just prevent you from updating it (assuming the package in question is available only from that one repository).

You can learn more here:

• https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/yum/sn-yum-maintenance.html

• https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-and-use-yum-repositories-on-a-centos-6-vps

Answered By - paulsm4

Answer Checked By - Marilyn (WPSolving Volunteer)