Maintaining Optional Software and Service Updates with SMIT

This section details the procedure for committing software updates. The same procedure can be followed for rejecting service updates and removing software filesets. The SMIT screens that you use vary depending on which action you are performing on the software.

To reject service updates, use the following fast path: smit install_reject .

To remove software filesets, use the following fast path: smit install_remove .

Note: You can determine the software products installed on your system by entering the following at the command line:

    lslpp -L

To Commit Service Updates

If you already committed the installed service update using the Apply/Commit option of the Install and Update Software Manager application, you do not need to commit the service update again.

Note: You can determine the service updates that are not committed by entering the following at the command line:

    installp -s

Use the following procedure to commit service updates that are in the applied state.

1. Log in as root user if you have not already done so.
2. Enter the following SMIT fast path: smit install_commit .
3. Press Enter when you are satisfied with all the settings on the Commit Applied Software Updates (Remove Saved Files) screen. The ARE YOU SURE? message pops up over the previous screen. If you set the preview function to Yes, then commit will not actually occur. In this case, repeat this procedure with the preview function set to No when you want to commit the software.

   Note: If you are rejecting service updates or removing software filesets, you must select software from a list. When more than 100 filesets are selected for reject or removal, overflow conditions may occur.