Chapter 23Managing Software (Tasks)
This chapter describes how to add, verify, and remove software
packages.
For information on the procedures associated with performing software
management tasks, see:
Commands for Managing Software Packages
The following table lists the commands to use for adding, removing,
and checking the installation of software packages after the Solaris release
is installed.
Table 23-1 Tools or Commands for Managing Software Packages
Tool or Command | Man Page | Description |
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admintool | admintool(1M) | Installs or removes a software package with a graphical tool. |
installer | installer(1M) | Installs or removes a software package with an installer. |
pkgadd | pkgadd(1M) | Installs a signed or unsigned software package. |
pkgadm | pkgadm(1M) | Maintains the keys and certificates used to manage signed packages and signed
patches. |
pkgchk | pkgchk(1M) | Checks the installation of a software package. |
pkginfo | pkginfo(1) | Lists software package information. |
pkgparam | pkgparam(1) | Displays software package parameter values. |
pkgrm | pkgrm(1M) | Removes a software package. |
prodreg | prodreg(1M) | Browse, unregister, and uninstall software in the Solaris Product Registry. |
pkgtrans | pkgtrans(1) | Translates an installable package from one format to another format. The -g option instructs the pkgtrans command to generate
and store a signature in the resulting data stream. |
Adding Software With the Solaris Web Start Program
This section describes how to use the Solaris Web Start program to add
software to a system on which you have installed the Solaris operating system. The Solaris
Web Start program installs only the components of the software groups that
you skipped when you initially installed the Solaris operating system. You cannot upgrade
to another software group after installing or upgrading. For a description
of the four software groups, see Solaris 9 12/03 Installation Guide.
 How to Install Software With the Solaris Web Start Program
Note - This procedure assumes that the system is running volume management
(vold). If your system is not running volume management,
see Chapter 18, Accessing Removable Media (Tasks) for information on accessing removable
media without volume management.
Become superuser or assume an equivalent role. Decide to install from a CD, a DVD, or from the network. Select one
of the following: If you are installing from a CD, insert the CD into the CD-ROM
drive.
If you insert the Solaris 9 Languages CD, the Solaris Web Start program
starts automatically. Proceed to Step 6.
If you are installing from a DVD, insert the DVD into the
DVD-ROM drive.
If you are installing from the network, locate the net image
of the software you want to install.
Change directories to find the Solaris Web Start installer. Solaris Web Start installers are located in various directories on the
CDs and on the DVD.
Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD.
Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD.
Solaris 9 Documentation CD.
Solaris 9 Languages CD. The Solaris Web Start program automatically
starts when the CD is inserted.
For specific information about CD and DVD structures, see "Organization of Solaris 9 Media
(Reference)" in Solaris 9 12/03 Installation Guide.
Follow the instructions to install the software. From a file manager, double-click Installer or installer.
From the command line, type the following:
-nodisplay | Runs the installer without a GUI. |
-noconsole | Runs without any interactive text console
device. Use this option with the -nodisplay option when you
include the installer command in a UNIX script for installing
software. |
Follow the instructions to install the software.
Double-click Installer or installer. An Installer window is displayed, followed by the Solaris Web Start
dialog box.
Follow the directions on the screen to install the software. When you have finished adding software, click Exit. The Solaris Web Start program exits.
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