The following task map describes the software management tasks that you can perform with the package commands for both signed and unsigned packages.
Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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Add software packages to the local system. |
You can add software packages to the local system by using the pkgadd command. |
How to Add Software Packages (pkgadd) |
Add software packages to a spool directory. |
You can add software packages to a spool directory without actually installing the software. |
Adding a Software Package to a Spool Directory |
List information about all installed software packages. |
You can list information about installed packages by using the pkginfo command. |
How to List Information About All Installed Packages (pkginfo) |
Check the integrity of installed software packages. |
You can verify the integrity of installed software packages by using the pkgchk command. |
How to Check the Integrity of Installed Software Packages (pkgchk) |
Check the integrity of an installed object. |
You can verify the integrity of an installed object by using the pkchk command with the |
How to Check the Integrity of Installed Objects (pkgchk -p, pkgchk -P) |
Remove software packages. |
You can remove unneeded software packages by using the pkgrm command. |
How to Remove Software Packages (pkgrm) |