How to Install Environment-Modules Lmod on Fedora Server Latest

In this tutorial, we will cover the steps to install Environment-Modules Lmod on Fedora Server Latest. Environment-Modules Lmod is a tool that allows users to dynamically switch between different software environments on a Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure that:

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

To install Environment-Modules Lmod, you must have the required dependencies installed on your system. Open the terminal and run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo dnf install -y gcc git make lua lua-devel tcl-devel

Step 2: Download Environment-Modules Lmod

Next, download the Environment-Modules Lmod from the official repository. Run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/TACC/Lmod.git

Step 3: Build Environment-Modules Lmod

After downloading the Environment-Modules Lmod, navigate to the directory where you have downloaded it. Run the following commands to build the Lmod:

cd Lmod
./configure --prefix=/usr/share/lmod
make
sudo make install

Step 4: Configure Environment-Modules Lmod

By default, Environment-Modules Lmod is configured for the system-wide installation. However, you can configure it for the user-level installation as well. To configure it for the user-level installation, run the following command:

echo "LmodUserCmds = ~/lmod" >> ~/.bashrc

Step 5: Done

You have successfully installed and configured Environment-Modules Lmod on your Fedora Server Latest. You can now use Environment-Modules Lmod to manage your different software environments.

Conclusion

Environment-Modules Lmod is a great tool for managing different software environments on a Linux system. In this tutorial, we covered the steps to install and configure Environment-Modules Lmod on Fedora Server Latest.

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