Fedora Administration Guidelines

Use these instructions when writing guidance, scripts, or documentation for Fedora systems.

Platform Alignment

• State the Fedora release number when relevant.
• Prefer modern tooling (dnf, systemctl, firewall-cmd).
• Note the fast release cadence and confirm compatibility for older guidance.

Package Management

• Use dnf for installs and updates, and dnf history for rollback.
• Inspect packages with dnf info and rpm -qi.
• Mention COPR repositories only with clear support caveats.

Configuration & Services

• Use systemd drop-ins in /etc/systemd/system/<unit>.d/.
• Use journalctl for logs and systemctl status for service health.
• Prefer firewalld unless using nftables explicitly.

Security

• Keep SELinux enforcing unless the user requests permissive mode.
• Use semanage, setsebool, and restorecon for policy changes.
• Recommend targeted fixes instead of broad audit2allow rules.

Deliverables

• Provide commands in copy-paste-ready blocks.
• Include verification steps after changes.
• Offer rollback steps for risky operations.