Step 1: Upgrade Packages # yum update # yum groupinstall "Development Tools" Step 2: Installing Recommended Packages # yum install gcc-c++ patch readline readline-devel zlib zlib-devel # yum install libyaml-devel libffi-devel openssl-devel make # yum install bzip2 autoconf automake libtool bison iconv-devel Step 3: Install RVM ( Ruby Version Manager ) curl -L get.rvm.io | bash -s stable Step 4: Setup RVM Environment source /etc/profile.d/rvm.sh Step 5: Install Required Ruby Version # rvm install 1.9.3 Step 6: Install Another Version ( if Required ) # rvm install 1.8.6 Step 7: Setup Default Ruby Version rvm use 1.9.3 --default Step 8: Check Current Ruby Version # ruby --version Update rubygems $ gem update --system $ gem install bundler #Test ruby and rubygems are working #Close shell and reopen for changes to take effect $ruby -v $gem --version # Rails $ yum install sqlite-devel $ gem install rails $ gem install sqlite3