Managing Software Packages by Using Package Commands (Task Map)

Task	Description	For Instructions
Add software packages to the local system.	You can add software packages to the local system by using the `pkgadd` command.	How to Add Software Packages (`pkgadd`)
Add software packages to a spool directory.	You can add software packages to a spool directory without actually installing the software.	Adding a Software Package to a Spool Directory
List information about all installed software packages.	You can list information about installed packages by using the `pkginfo` command.	How to List Information About All Installed Packages (`pkginfo`)
Check the integrity of installed software packages.	You can verify the integrity of installed software packages by using the `pkgchk` command.	How to Check the Integrity of Installed Software Packages (`pkgchk`)
Check the integrity of an installed object.	You can verify the integrity of an installed object by using the `pkchk` command with the `-p` and `-P` options. The `-p` option specifies the full path name. The new `-P` option specifies a partial path name.	How to Check the Integrity of Installed Objects ( `pkgchk -p, pkgchk -P`)
Remove software packages.	You can remove unneeded software packages by using the `pkgrm` command.	How to Remove Software Packages (`pkgrm` )
List dependent packages.	You can list the dependent packages for a package by using the `pkgdep` command. This command also helps you to determine if the package dependencies are currently installed or included in an Oracle Solaris metacluster.	Listing Dependent Packages for a Package

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