Makes sense, I appreciate the help Richard.
On 11/8/2011 12:55 PM, lists-centos wrote:
>
>
> ------------ Original Message ------------
>> Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 12:28:42 PM -0500
>> From: Jonathan Vomacka<juvix88@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: centos@xxxxxxxxxx
>>
>> Gentlemen,
>>
>> I have a question regarding yum groupinstall vs just using yum
>> install. I have been reading tutorials online (for example how to
>> run a Centos LAMP). Most of the tutorials have examples to
>> install httpd, mysql, etc using yum install httpd....
>>
>> The reason for this e-mail is that I noticed in yum grouplist that
>> there is an option to install Web Server, MySQL database server,
>> etc.
>>
>> Question: Is there any advantage to using yum groupinstall for a
>> webserver as opposed to using yum install httpd? I am just curious
>> why most online docs dont mention groupinstall and only reference
>> installing each app manually one by one.
>>
>> Any information would be appreciated
>
> I generally don't use "groupinstall" on things that I'm familiar
> with because I want more control. Without more digging than it's
> worth I don't know exactly what packages are included. Most times a
> "groupinstall" will miss things I need while including things I know
> I don't want.
>
> I suppose that if you are unfamiliar with a whole class of software
> and want to do a brute-force install, then "groupinstall" serves a
> purpose. [then again, actually spending the time to learn the
> various pieces, and why you would want them, will serve one better
> in the long run.]
>
>
> - Richard
>
>
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