install python on rhel 7
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Certainly! Installing Python on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7 involves a few steps. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process with code examples.
Open a terminal on your RHEL 7 system. You can do this by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or by navigating through the application menu.
Before installing Python, it's a good practice to update your system packages to ensure you have the latest information about available software. Use the following command:
Enter your password when prompted.
Python often requires development tools to build and install correctly. Install the necessary packages with the following command:
Some additional dependencies are needed for building Python. Install them using the following command:
Visit the Python official website and find the latest version of Python 3. Download the source code using wget or curl, or you can use your web browser to download and then transfer it to your server.
For example, to download Python 3.8.12, you can use:
Extract the downloaded file:
Navigate into the extracted directory:
Configure the build:
Build Python:
Install Python:
Check that Python has been installed correctly by running:
This should display the Python version you installed.
For better project isolation, you can use virtual environments. Install virtualenv:
Create a virtual environment:
Activate the virtual environment:
Now you have a Python environment isolated from the system.
That's it! You've successfully installed Python on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. You can now start developing Python applications on your RHEL 7 system.
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