The following table describes the tools for adding and removing software packages from a system after the Solaris release is installed on a system.
Table 16.1. Tools or Commands for Managing Software Packages
|
Tool or Command |
Description |
Man Page |
|---|---|---|
|
installer |
Launches an installer, such as Solaris installation GUI, to add software from the Solaris media. The installer must be available either locally or remotely. |
installer ( 1M ) |
|
prodreg (GUI) |
Launches an installer to add, remove, or display software product information. Use Solaris Product Registry to remove or display information about software products that were originally installed by using the Solaris installation GUI or the Solaris pkgadd command. |
prodreg ( 1M ) |
|
Solaris Product Registry prodreg Viewer (CLI) |
Use the prodreg command to remove or display information about software products that were originally installed by using the Solaris installation GUI or the Solaris pkgadd command. |
prodreg ( 1M ) |
|
pkgadd
|
Installs a signed or unsigned software package. |
pkgadd ( 1M ) |
|
pkgadm |
Maintains the keys and certificates used to manage signed packages and signed patches. |
pkgadm ( 1M ) |
|
pkgchk |
Checks the installation of a software package. |
pkgchk ( 1M ) |
|
pkginfo |
Lists software package information. |
pkginfo ( 1 ) |
|
pkgparam
|
Displays software package parameter values. |
pkgparam ( 1 ) |
|
pkgrm |
Removes a software package. |
pkgrm ( 1M ) |
|
pkgtrans |
Translates an installable package from one format to another format.
The |
pkgtrans ( 1 ) |
For more information about these commands, see Chapter 19, Managing Software With Solaris System Administration Tools (Tasks) and Chapter 20, Managing Software by Using Package Commands (Tasks).