Software Modules via Apt
 | Software Modules via Apt: Description |
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| Version | 4.2 |
| Type | Community |
| Parent Doc | ClarkConnect 4.2 Administration Manual |
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Overview
For users who prefer the command line environment over the web-based interface, the apt suite tools provide a way to search and install modules. The following table summarizes the most commonly used commands; detailed information follows.
Finding a Module
A complete listing of all packages in the apt-get repository can be found by using the following command:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| apt-get update | for updating the latest list of available software packages |
| apt-get upgrade | for installing all the available updates for your current installation |
| apt-get dist-upgrade | for installing updates after a ClarkConnect upgrade |
| apt-get install | for downloading and installing software packages |
| apt-cache search search term | apt-cache search search term for searching for software packages |
You can narrow your search by specifying a search term. For example, if you wanted to find packages relating to the Postfix SMTP mail server, you could issue the following command:
# apt-cache search . | grep postfix
The response would include all packages containing the search string 'postfix':
Installing a Module
The following example would install the advanced firewall rule set from ClarkConnect. The result would be something similar to the following screenshot.
# apt-get update
Troubleshooting
Do not forget to run apt-get update before you start using the suite of apt tools. If you do not run this command first, you may find yourself using obsolete software package information.
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