Should I use an RPM from the EasyApache4 Experimental repository?

Question

Should I use an RPM from the EasyApache4 Experimental repository?

Answer

The EA4 Experimental Repo contains updated RPMs that are still in the experimental stage. They are not recommended for installation on a production server. 

* Warning:
cPanel & WHM does not guarantee the functionality of software in the Experimental repository, and we provide it on an experimental basis only. You assume all risk for any software that you install from the Experimental repository. Installation of this software could cause significant functionality failures, even for experienced administrators.*

However, if you wish to try an updated RPM from the repository, the CentOS version is easy to install.

1. Log into your server via SSH as 'root'. Or use the WHM: Terminal Feature.

2. Run the following command:

yum install ea4-experimental

Once installed, to view available RPMs on the CentOS EA4 repositories, use the following command:

yum --disablerepo="*" --enablerepo=EA4-experimental list available

To view available RPMs on the CloudLinux EA4 repositories, use the following command:

yum --disablerepo="*" --enablerepo="cl-ea4-experimental" list available

Once the RPMs are listable from the appropriate yum repository, you can install them as needed.

(CentOS) Example Command:

yum --disablerepo="*" --enablerepo=EA4-experimental install ea-php74-php-memcached

(CloudLInux) Example Command:

yum --disablerepo="*" --enablerepo="cl-ea4-experimental" install ea-memcached

There is more information available for the CentOS EA4 Experimental repository here.