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Software Installation and Maintenance
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Commands
Categorical List of Commands
Installation and Maintenance
Software Installation and Maintenance
adeinv Generates the apply list, inventory file, tcb file, xref file and size files necessary for a product install and creates the lpp.acf file for library updates.
adeprodid Generates the productid file for an install or update package.
bicheck Syntax checker for user-modified bosinst.data files.
ccss_pack Generates a ccss format update image given an infofile, toc (table of contents), and a bff or tar file.
ccss_unpack The ccss_unpack command unpacks one or more components of a ccss image.
cfgmgr Configures devices and optionally installs device software by running the programs specified in the Configuration Rules object class.
ckprereq Verifies that all prerequisite software is available and at the appropriate revision levels.
devinstall Installs software support for devices.
gen_toc_entry Generates a toc (table of contents) for a bff or tar PTF image.
geninstall A generic installer that installs software products of various packaging formats. For example, installp, RPM, and ISMP.
ilverify Validates inslist files.
install Installs a command.
install_all_updates Updates installed software to the latest level on media and verifies the current recommended maintenance level.
install_assist Starts the Installation Assistant application.
install_wizard Invokes the Web-based System Manager Install Wizard or the SMIT install menu.
installbsd Installs a command (BSD version of the install command).
installp Installs available software products in a compatible installation package.
instfix Installs filesets associated with keywords or fixes.
inucp Performs simple copy operations for the installp command. This command is used by the installp command and the install scripts.
inudocm Displays contents of files containing supplemental information.
inulag Acts as the front end to the subroutines to manage license agreements.
inurid Removes information used for installation of diskless/dataless clients from the inst_root directories of installed software.
inusave Saves files that are installed or updated during an installation procedure. This command is used by the installp command and the install scripts.
inutoc Creates a .toc file for directories that have backup format file install images. This command is used by the installp command and the install scripts.
inuumsg Displays specific error or diagnostic messages provided by a software product's installation procedures. This command is used by the installp command and the install scripts.
lppchk Verifies files of an installable software product.
lppmgr Manages an existing installp image source.
lslicense Displays the number of fixed licenses and the status of the floating licensing.
lslpp Lists software products.
nim Performs operations on Network Installation Management (NIM) objects.
nimclient Allows Network Installation Management (NIM) operations to be performed from a NIM client.
nimconfig Initializes the Network Installation Management (NIM) master package.
nimdef Defines Network Installation Management (NIM) clients from a stanza file.
niminit Configures the Network Installation Management (NIM) client package.
pkgadd Transfers a software package or set to the system.
pkgask Stores answers to a request script.
pkgchk Checks the accuracy of an installation.
pkginfo Displays software package and/or set information.
pkgparam Displays package parameter values.
pkgproto Generates a prototype file.
pkgrm Removes a package or set from the system.
pkgtrans Translates package format.
smit Performs system management.
smitty Provides a Curses-based text interface to perform system management.
sysck Checks the inventory information during installation and update procedures.
vpdadd Adds entries to the product, lpp, history, and vendor databases.
vpddel Removes entries from the product, lpp, history, and vendor databases.
wsmserver Configures the functionality of the Web-based System Manager servers.