Packaging Utilities

Several utilities are provided to create and manipulate packages. Table 16-5 lists commands that are useful for creating packages.

Table 16-5 Commands for Creating Packages


`pkgproto`	Generates prototype file entries for input to the `pkgmk` command
`pkgmk`	Produces an installable package
`pkgtrans`	Translates package format

Table 16-6 lists commands that are useful for adding and removing packages.

Table 16-6 Commands for Adding and Removing Packages


`pkgadd`	Adds software package to the system
`pkgask`	Stores answers to a request script
`pkgrm`	Removes a package from the system
`pkgchk`	Checks accuracy of installation

Table 16-7 lists commands that provide information about packages.

Table 16-7 Commands for Providing Information About Packages


`pkginfo`	Displays software package information about installed packages
`pkgparam`	Displays package parameter values