CentOS: Install Packages Via yum Command Using DVD / CD as Repo

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How do I install packages via DVD / CD using yum command under CentOS Community Enterprise Linux version 5.x?

CentOS Linux comes with CentOS-Media.repo which is used to mount the default locations for a CDROM / DVD on CentOS-5. You can use this repo and yum to install items directly off the DVD ISO that we release. Open /etc/yum.repos.d/CentOS-Media.repo file, enter:
# vi /etc/yum.repos.d/CentOS-Media.repo
Make sure enabled is set to 1:
enabled=1
Save and close the file. To use repo put your DVD and along with the other repos, enter:
# yum --enablerepo=c5-media install pacakge-name
To only use the DVDmedia repo, do this:
# yum --disablerepo=\* --enablerepo=c5-media install pacakge-name
OR use groupinstall command
# yum --disablerepo=\* --enablerepo=c5-media groupinstall 'Virtualization'

See Also:

RHEL 5.x user can use the following tutorial to install files from DVD / CD using yum:

  1. Howto Setup yum repositories to update or install package from ISO CDROM Image

Posted by: Vivek Gite

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  4. # yum –disablerepo=\* –enablerepo=c5-media install gcc*

    Loaded plugins: fastestmirror
    Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
    * c5-media:
    file://media/CentOS_5.4_Final/repodata/repomd.xml: [Errno 5] OSError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: ‘/CentOS_5.4_Final/repodata/repomd.xml’
    Trying other mirror.
    file:///media/CentOS/repodata/repomd.xml: [Errno 5] OSError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: ‘/media/CentOS/repodata/repomd.xml’
    Trying other mirror.
    file:///media/cdrecorder/repodata/repomd.xml: [Errno 5] OSError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: ‘/media/cdrecorder/repodata/repomd.xml’
    Trying other mirror.
    file:///media/cdrom/repodata/repomd.xml: [Errno 5] OSError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: ‘/media/cdrom/repodata/repomd.xml’
    Trying other mirror.
    Error: Cannot retrieve repository metadata (repomd.xml) for repository: c5-media. Please verify its path and try again

  5. i do not have any internet connection i use mobile to connect via usb can i download rmps in cd and use yum command help me plz i m a student and new in this field waiting for reply

    1. Steps
      1) connect ur nokia mobile to system

      2)Check ur nokia connection as it’s vendor and product number
      [root@server1 ~]# lsusb
      Bus 001 Device 001: ID 0000:0000
      Bus 002 Device 004: ID 0421:0061 Nokia Mobile Phones
      Bus 002 Device 003: ID 0e0f:0002
      Bus 002 Device 001: ID 0000:0000

      3)Add ur modem here with following command
      [root@server1 ~]# sudo /sbin/modprobe usbserial vendor=0x421 product=0x061

      4)add ur setting with following command
      [root@server1 ~]# wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf
      Scanning your serial ports for a modem.

      ttyS0: ATQ0 V1 E1 — failed with 2400 baud, next try: 9600 baud
      ttyS0: ATQ0 V1 E1 — failed with 9600 baud, next try: 115200 baud
      ttyS0: ATQ0 V1 E1 — and failed too at 115200, giving up.
      ttyS1: ATQ0 V1 E1 — failed with 2400 baud, next try: 9600 baud
      ttyS1: ATQ0 V1 E1 — failed with 9600 baud, next try: 115200 baud
      ttyS1: ATQ0 V1 E1 — and failed too at 115200, giving up.
      Port Scan: S2 S3
      WvModem: Cannot get information for serial port.
      ttyACM0: ATQ0 V1 E1 — OK
      ttyACM0: ATQ0 V1 E1 Z — OK
      ttyACM0: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 — OK
      ttyACM0: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 — OK
      ttyACM0: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 — OK
      ttyACM0: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 — OK
      ttyACM0: Modem Identifier: ATI — Nokia
      ttyACM0: Speed 4800: AT — OK
      ttyACM0: Speed 9600: AT — OK
      ttyACM0: Speed 19200: AT — OK
      ttyACM0: Speed 38400: AT — OK
      ttyACM0: Speed 57600: AT — OK
      ttyACM0: Speed 115200: AT — OK
      ttyACM0: Speed 230400: AT — OK
      ttyACM0: Speed 460800: AT — OK
      ttyACM0: Max speed is 460800; that should be safe.
      ttyACM0: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 — OK
      WvModem: Cannot get information for serial port.
      ttyUSB0: ATQ0 V1 E1 — failed with 2400 baud, next try: 9600 baud
      ttyUSB0: ATQ0 V1 E1 — failed with 9600 baud, next try: 115200 baud
      ttyUSB0: ATQ0 V1 E1 — and failed too at 115200, giving up.

      Found an USB modem on /dev/ttyACM0.
      Modem configuration written to /etc/wvdial.conf.
      ttyACM0: Speed 460800; init “ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0″
      [root@server1 ~]#
      [root@server1 ~]# vim /etc/wvdial.conf
      [root@server1 ~]# wvdial
      –> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.54.0
      –> Cannot get information for serial port.
      –> Initializing modem.
      –> Sending: AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”aircelgprs”,””,0,0
      AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”aircelgprs”,””,0,0
      OK
      –> Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
      ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
      OK
      –> Modem initialized.
      –> Sending: ATDT*99#
      –> Waiting for carrier.
      ATDT*99#
      CONNECT
      ~[7f]}#@!}!} } }2}#}$@#}!}$}%\}”}&} }*} } g}%~
      –> Carrier detected. Starting PPP immediately.
      –> Starting pppd at Sun Oct 4 03:25:12 2009
      –> pid of pppd: 9507
      –> Using interface ppp0
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> local IP address 10.183.117.164
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> remote IP address 10.6.6.6
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> primary DNS address 202.148.200.3
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> secondary DNS address 202.148.202.4
      –> pppd: 60800
      Caught signal #2! Attempting to exit gracefully…
      –> Terminating on signal 15
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> Connect time 7.2 minutes.
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> pppd: 60800
      –> Disconnecting at Sun Oct 4 03:32:23 2009

      root@server1 proc]# cat /etc/wvdial.conf

      [Dialer Defaults]
      Modem = /dev/ttyACM0
      Init1 = AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”aircelgprs”,””,0,0
      Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
      Baud = 460800
      #Init1 = ATZ
      #Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
      ISDN = 0
      Modem Type = USB Modem
      ; Phone =
      ; Username =
      ; Password =
      Username = a
      Password = a
      Phone = *99#
      Stupid Mode = 1

      check the kppp pakage and start ur linux in graphic mode with startx

      open kppp–>applications–>internet–>kppp
      click on configure–>click account tab and click on new–>Manual setup–>dial–>connection name–aircel
      clikc add–enter a phone no as put–>*99#–ok–>0k
      click on Modems tab–>>New–>Modem name–/dev/ttyAMC0–>modem device–>select /dev/ttyAMC0
      now click on Modem tab–>Modem commands–>
      Initialization strings1=AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”aircelgprs”,””,0,0
      Initialization strings2=ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
      click -ok
      Query Modem to test it-
      click ok and ok
      put the user name=a
      password = a
      now connect ur aircel gprs properly

      this for sanjay.
      sanjay make changes according to your provider, its 100% works.
      thank you.

  6. Just 4 Step to done CentOS 6.3 Install Packages Via yum Command Using DVD / CD as Repo : ……………………. very easy ……….

    1. Create a Folder Named CentOS/cdrom/cdrecorder under /media [directory]
    2. mount /dev/cdrom /media/CentOS
    3. vim /etc/yum.repos.d/CentOS-Base.repo

    # –> All mirrorlist=

    add baseurl=file:///media/CentOS/

    4. Run Yum Command –> yum install gcc

    Like below …………………………………

    [base]

    name=CentOS-$releasever – Base
    #mirrorlist=http://mirrorlist.centos.org/?release=$releasever&arch=$basearch&repo=os
    #baseurl=http://mirror.centos.org/centos/$releasever/os/$basearch/
    baseurl=file:///media/CentOS/
    gpgcheck=1
    gpgkey=file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-CentOS-6

    #released updates

    [updates]

    name=CentOS-$releasever – Updates
    #mirrorlist=http://mirrorlist.centos.org/?release=$releasever&arch=$basearch&repo=updates
    #baseurl=http://mirror.centos.org/centos/$releasever/updates/$basearch/
    baseurl=file:///media/CentOS/
    gpgcheck=1
    gpgkey=file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-CentOS-6

    #additional packages that may be useful

    [extras]

    name=CentOS-$releasever – Extras
    #mirrorlist=http://mirrorlist.centos.org/?release=$releasever&arch=$basearch&repo=extras
    #baseurl=http://mirror.centos.org/centos/$releasever/extras/$basearch/
    baseurl=file:///media/CentOS/
    gpgcheck=1
    gpgkey=file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-CentOS-6

    #additional packages that extend functionality of existing packages

    [centosplus]

    name=CentOS-$releasever – Plus
    #mirrorlist=http://mirrorlist.centos.org/?release=$releasever&arch=$basearch&repo=centosplus
    #baseurl=http://mirror.centos.org/centos/$releasever/centosplus/$basearch/
    baseurl=file:///media/CentOS/
    gpgcheck=1
    enabled=0
    gpgkey=file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-CentOS-6

    #contrib – packages by Centos Users

    [contrib]

    name=CentOS-$releasever – Contrib
    #mirrorlist=http://mirrorlist.centos.org/?release=$releasever&arch=$basearch&repo=contrib
    #baseurl=http://mirror.centos.org/centos/$releasever/contrib/$basearch/
    baseurl=file:///media/CentOS/
    gpgcheck=1
    enabled=0
    gpgkey=file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-CentOS-6
    [root@centossrv1 ~]#

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