The easiest way to install Perl is to use apt-get or yum.

~]# apt-get install perl
~]# yum install perl

If for some reason apt-get or yum cannot be used, install gcc.

~]# yum install gcc

If curl is not installed, install curl.

~]# yum install curl

Issue the following command to install Perl.

~]# curl -k -L http://xrl.us/installperlnix | bash

Ensure Perl was installed.

~]# perl -v
This is Perl 5 . . .