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Install Percona XtraBackup 8.4 using downloaded RPM packages

Download RPM packages of the desired series for your architecture from the Percona Software Downloads. If needed, Percona Software Download instructions are available.

This method requires you to resolve all dependencies and install any missing packages. Always back up your data before making significant system changes.

The following example downloads Percona XtraBackup 8.4.0-5 release packages for RHEL 9. Run the following commands as root or use the sudo command.

  1. Use wget to download the RPM package:

    wget https://downloads.percona.com/downloads/Percona-XtraBackup-8.4/Percona-XtraBackup-8.4.0-5/binary/redhat/9/x86_64/percona-xtrabackup-84-8.4.0-5.1.el9.x86_64.rpm

  2. Install Percona XtraBackup by running:

    sudo dnf install ./percona-xtrabackup-84-8.4.0-5.1.el9.x86_64.rpm

Common dependencies

Library name Description
libev A high-performance event-loop library used in asynchronous network applications.
libgcrypt A general-purpose cryptographic library providing encryption, decryption, and hashing algorithms.
openssl A robust library for implementing SSL/TLS encryption and cryptographic functions.
zlib A compression library that supports data compression and decompression using the DEFLATE algorithm.
libaio A library for asynchronous I/O operations, providing non-blocking I/O functionality.

If dnf reports missing dependencies, it may offer to install them automatically. If not, you can install these dependencies manually using the following example.

sudo dnf install libev libgcrypt openssl zlib libaio

Verify the installation

After installation, verify it by checking the version:

xtrabackup --version

Troubleshoot the installation

Issue Description
Permission denied Ensure you’re using sudo or have root access for installation commands.
Repository issues If packages are not found, check your yum repository configuration.
Incompatible OS version Double-check your OS version matches the package requirements.
Conflicts with existing packages Consider removing conflicting packages or use a separate environment.

If you encounter persistent issues, consult the Percona XtraBackup documentation or Get help from Percona.