AIX

Originally Posted by agent.kgb

1. If you are an official IBM AIX user, you have access to Entitled Software Support, where you can download the full CD.
2. You receive your AIX CD/DVD with every new server you've bought.
3. It is a good practice to make a copy of the CD and save it somewhere. If you don't do it, it is a good time to start.
4. It is also a good practice to read what others write.

The difference between

Code:

installp -acFXYd filename.bff bos.net.tcp.client

and

Code:

installp -acFXYd /ibm/patch/src bos.net.tcp.client

is obvious IMO. In your particular case it should be:

Code:

installp -acFXYd  bos.net.tcp.client.6.1.8.19.U bos.net.tcp.client

Some more notices:
1. Make su - or sudo su -.
2. I saw a lot of troubles in my life trying installing packages from an NFS share. I can't explain it. In different environments with different NFS settings and shares. Sometimes everything is ok, sometimes some mystic with package installation. Try to copy the fileset to the local directory and install it.
3. Find an AIX CD from TL8. Then you will have access to .I package (installable), not .U package (updates) and you can try to apply the fix again.