Yum is a very useful tool when it comes to downloading and installing applications on your Linux server. It is a great tool for keeping your server up to date with the latest releases of applications and operating system patches. Yum makes the work of a server administrator very easy, Easy enough so that even novice users can easily manage their server.
For users that would like to install yum, head over to our tutorial called Installing YUM onto a VPS Linux Server.
This tutorial will guide you through the steps on adding additional repositories to yum.