The svc_install Script for Solaris 2.6

In Solaris 2.5.1, the SVC hierarchy is a separate entity that is enabled/disabled by the user by setting environment variables. In Solaris 2.6, however, the SVC hierarchy is not a separate entity. Installing the SVC mode in Solaris 2.6 replaces the existing XIL 1.3 directory containing device handlers (XIL 1.3 libraries) with a SVC mode one. Therefore, once the svc_install script is run on Solaris 2.6, SVC mode is enabled and is not controlled by setting environment variables. To disable the SVC mode under Solaris 2.6, use the svc_uninstall script.

The syntax is:

hostname% svc_install options

The following table lists and describes the svc_install options and defaults.

Typically, you run the script without any options. You must be logged in as superuser. The script modifies /usr/openwin/xil/lib. You should not run this script if this is an NFS mounted directory.