Openvswitch RPM build on Centos 7

If you ever needed to build openvswitch for Centos 7 (including kernel module) this post may help you. Commands to build a RPM: Download openvswitch source. I've tested with 2.7.x and 2.9.x series. So I recommend you to do the same. It can be found at (if link becomes absolute look for a newer one, … Continue reading Openvswitch RPM build on Centos 7 →

Find debian (deb) or RPM package that provides (contains) specific executable or file

You know how to install deb packages with apt-get cmd. But sometimes you need to find the package provides a specific file or executable. RedHat or CentOS users have this command by default via yum cmd. yum whatprovides updatedb This command outputs all packages provide updatedb file (in that case it is an executable). Ubuntu … Continue reading Find debian (deb) or RPM package that provides (contains) specific executable or file →