How do I verify the integrity of the rpm database Packages file in Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
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It is recommended to backup the rpm directory before working on it with the command:
# cp -a /var/lib/rpm/ /var/lib/rpm.old
RHEL 8 and earlier
# cd /var/lib/rpm
# /usr/lib/rpm/rpmdb_verify Packages
Alternatively try reading from the Packages file and writing a new file with the following command:
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