Install pkgadd on AIX


 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Operating Systems AIX Install pkgadd on AIX
# 1  
Old 01-24-2013
Install pkgadd on AIX

I believe pkgadd facility is available on AIX for managing installation of software packages.
How can i get pkgadd facility on AIX machine. which packages i have to install to get pkgadd feature?

Smilie

Last edited by snreddy_gopu; 01-24-2013 at 09:40 AM..
# 2  
Old 01-24-2013
the package you need ist bos.svpkg

part of the base install media since aix 5.2

Code:
#: lslpp -f bos.svpkg
  Fileset               File
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Path: /usr/lib/objrepos
  bos.svpkg 7.1.0.15    /usr/sbin/pkgchk
                        /usr/sbin/pkgask -> /usr/sbin/pkgadd
                        /usr/sbin/pkgadd
                        /usr/sadm/install/scripts/r.awk
                        /usr/sadm/msgmgt
                        /usr/sbin/removef -> /usr/sbin/installf
                        /usr/sbin/installf
                        /usr/sbin/pkgmk
                        /usr/sadm/install/bin
                        /usr/sbin/pkgproto
                        /usr/sadm/bin
                        /usr/sbin/pkgrm
                        /usr/sadm/install/scripts/r.sed
                        /usr/sadm
                        /usr/sadm/sysadm/bin
                        /usr/sadm/install/scripts
                        /usr/sadm/install/scripts/cmdexec
                        /usr/sadm/install/scripts/i.build
                        /usr/sadm/install/scripts/r.build
                        /usr/sadm/install/scripts/i.awk
                        /usr/sadm/install/bin/pkgname
                        /usr/sadm/msgmgt/bin
                        /usr/sbin/pkginfo
                        /usr/sbin/pkgparam
                        /usr/sadm/install/scripts/i.sed
                        /usr/sadm/install
                        /usr/sadm/install/bin/pkgremove
                        /usr/sadm/sysadm
                        /usr/options -> /var/options
                        /usr/sadm/install/bin/pkginstall
                        /usr/sadm/sysadm/add-ons
                        /usr/sbin/pkgtrans

Path: /etc/objrepos
  bos.svpkg 7.1.0.15    /var/sadm/install/admin/default
                        /var/sadm/install
                        /var/sadm/bkup
                        /var/options
                        /var/sadm/hba.save
                        /var/sadm/install/admin/check
                        /var/sadm
                        /var/spool/pkg
                        /var/sadm/install/admin
                        /var/sadm/pkg

This User Gave Thanks to funksen For This Post:
# 3  
Old 01-25-2013
Thanks for the reply.

Could please tell me where can i download bos.svpkg?

I searched on web but found only patches. While installing those, it's saying that please install base package.
# 4  
Old 01-25-2013
Quote:
Originally Posted by snreddy_gopu
Thanks for the reply.

Could please tell me where can i download bos.svpkg?
Quote:
Originally Posted by funksen
the package you need ist bos.svpkg

part of the base install media since aix 5.2

The emphasize is by me - it should answer your question.

I hope this helps.

bakunin
This User Gave Thanks to bakunin For This Post:
# 5  
Old 01-28-2013
I got the package from my Sysadmin.
Login or Register to Ask a Question

Previous Thread | Next Thread

10 More Discussions You Might Find Interesting

1. AIX

Install Numpy in AIX 6.1

Hi I have been trying install numpy in AIX 6.1 unsuccessfully, the versions are numpy (1.7 or 1.6), ( IBM XL C/C++ for AIX, V11.1 or gcc 4.7.2 ) I put in site.cfg from numpy the following library_dirs = /opt/freeware/lib:/usr/lib:/usr/lib64:/lib:/usr/local/lib64 include_dirs =... (0 Replies)
Discussion started by: Brunolac
0 Replies

2. Solaris

samba error after install with pkgadd

Hello this is samiulla. i face this issue. i installed samba with pkgadd after i install i add paths for that. -bash-3.00# echo $PATH /usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/usr/ccs/bin:/usr/local/samba/sbin:/usr/local/samba/bin/ -bash-3.00# when enter this commad smbd -D i got this error smbd -D... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: samiulla
3 Replies

3. Solaris

pkgadd will not install solaris studio 12.3

I downloaded Solaris 10 OS on x86, SVR4 installer to my desktop and ran digest -a md5 on the downloaded file and the hash values matched. I then ran bunzip2 followed by pkgadd -d SolarisStudio12.3-solaris-x86-pkg and am getting the following error: pkgadd: ERROR: attempt to process... (14 Replies)
Discussion started by: twk
14 Replies

4. AIX

How to install AIX on x series?

Hi everyone, I have one IBM server x3650 M2 with intel cpu, i want to install AIX on it. Could you please tell me which version of AIX i can use to install on that machine? Thank you very much :) (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: simba87
1 Replies

5. AIX

How to install AIX 5.3 on vmware

Hi, I want to install AIX 5.3 for running DB2. As AIX cannot be installed on normal PCs without vmware, trying to install it on vmware. Could any one help me out how to do it. Thanks in advance. (9 Replies)
Discussion started by: prasadg034
9 Replies

6. AIX

Install bash on AIX

Hi, Im trying to install bash on AIX, I have rpm installed but get: rpm --install bash-3.0-19.3.ppc.rpm error: failed dependencies: libc.so.6 is needed by bash-3.0-19.3 libc.so.6(GLIBC_2.0) is needed by bash-3.0-19.3 libc.so.6(GLIBC_2.1) is needed by... (0 Replies)
Discussion started by: chris5126
0 Replies

7. AIX

MYSQL Install on AIX

Hello All: I've been asked to install mysql on AIX box and I have very little experience in UNIX. Does anybody have any step by step directions on installing MYSQL? Any guidance would be appreciated! Thanks (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: rmnv
1 Replies

8. AIX

how to install openSSH in AIX 5.3?

Guys I need to install openSSH on AIX 5.3? First problem is : i am unable to find openSSH 3.8.1 freeware on the net ?pls pass on any links if you have. Second problem is : installation.Although i know how to install rpm packages,installing SSH is bit diffrent.But that second issue. Can... (16 Replies)
Discussion started by: ak835
16 Replies

9. AIX

How to install aix on a VLPAR

I have a VIO server on p5, already setup vio client as a lpar on that machine. The question is how I install AIX on that LPAR from NIM server? Does anybody have a document or which IBM redbook has the steps? (0 Replies)
Discussion started by: rainbow_bean
0 Replies

10. UNIX Desktop Questions & Answers

Can I Install AIX 4.3.3 on a PC?

Would it be possible to install AIX ver 4.3.3 on a Pc so I can Practice commands and become familiar with the system? Is there anything special that i would have to do? Thanks Frank (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: wumagic
1 Replies
Login or Register to Ask a Question