Information about the package, mod_python, which is shipped with common Linux distributions. The mod_python package is designed for, An embedded Python interpreter for the Apache HTTP Server.
Package Name:
mod_python
Summary:
An embedded Python interpreter for the Apache HTTP Server
Description:
Mod_python is a module that embeds the Python language interpreter within the server, allowing Apache handlers to be written in Python. Mod_python brings together the versatility of Python and the power of the Apache Web server for a considerable boost in flexibility and performance over the traditional CGI approach.
Architecture:
x86_64
Version:
3.3.1
Release:
16.el6
Size:
293 k
Repository:
epel
From Repository:
Licence:
ASL 2.0
Control the mod_python package with the following handy commands outlined below.
yum install mod_python
This command will install mod_python on the server.
yum remove mod_python
This command will un-install mod_python on the server. When you run this command, you will be asked if you are sure that you want to remove mod_python, so you have to manually confirm that you want to do this.
yum -y remove mod_python
This command will un-install mod_python on the server. When you run this command with th e -y flag, you will not be prompted to check that you are sure you want to remove the package - so be sure you absolutely want to remove mod_python when using the -y flag.
yum update mod_python
This command will update mod_python to the latest version. When you run this command, you will be asked if you are sure that you want to remove mod_python, so you have to manually confirm that you want to do this.
yum -y update mod_python
This command will update mod_python to the latest version. When you run this command with the -y flag, you will not be prompted to check that you are sure you want to remove the package - so be sure you absolutely want to remove mod_python when using the -y flag.
yum info mod_python
This command will show you core information about the mod_python package.
yum deplist mod_python
This command will show you the dependencies for mod_python. Thankfully, when using Yum, if dependencies are required, these are also installed at the same time so you don't have to worry too much about that.
yum check-update mod_python
This command will check if there is an update waiting on mod_python. When you run this command this will return nothing if there is nothing to update, or, will return the package name if the package is due to be updated.