How to Install SQLite on Rocky Linux 8: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

SQLite is a lightweight, high-performance, self-contained relational database management system that is widely used for various applications. If you’re running Rocky Linux 8 and want to install SQLite, this step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the process.

Prerequisites

Before you begin the installation, make sure you have the following:

Rocky Linux 8: Ensure you have a working Rocky Linux 8 installation.
Terminal: Access to the terminal or command line interface with root or sudo privileges.

Now that you have the prerequisites in place, let’s proceed with the installation.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing any new software, it’s a good practice to update your system’s package list and upgrade the existing packages. Open your terminal and run the following commands:

sudo dnf update

This will ensure that your system has the latest package information and updates.

Step 2: Install SQLite

SQLite is available in the Rocky Linux 8 package repository. You can easily install it using the dnf package manager. To do this, run the following command:

sudo dnf install sqlite

The system will prompt you to confirm the installation. Type ‘y’ and press Enter to proceed.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

To verify that SQLite has been successfully installed, you can check the version of SQLite by running the following command:

sqlite3 --version

You should see the installed SQLite version in the output.

Step 4: Start Using SQLite

With SQLite installed, you can start using it right away. To open an interactive SQLite prompt, simply type:

sqlite3

This will open a new SQLite shell where you can execute SQL commands and manage your databases.

Conclusion

You’ve successfully installed SQLite on your Rocky Linux 8 system. You can now use SQLite to create, manage, and query databases for your applications. This lightweight database management system is highly versatile and can be used for a wide range of projects. If you’re new to SQLite, be sure to explore its documentation and tutorials to harness the full power of this powerful database system.

Happy coding!