System Administration Guide: Basic Administration

Commands for Managing Software Packages

The following table lists the commands to use for adding, removing, and checking the installation of software packages after the Solaris release is installed.

Table 14–1 Tools or Commands for Managing Software Packages


Tool or Command	Man Page	Description
`admintool`	admintool(1M)	Installs or removes a software package with a graphical tool.
`installer`	installer(1M)	Installs or removes a software package with an installer.
`pkgadd`	pkgadd(1M)	Installs a signed or unsigned software package.
`pkgadm`	pkgadm(1M)	Maintains the keys and certificates used to manage signed packages and signed patches.
`pkgchk`	pkgchk(1M)	Checks the installation of a software package.
`pkginfo`	pkginfo(1)	Lists software package information.
`pkgparam`	pkgparam(1)	Displays software package parameter values.
`pkgrm`	pkgrm(1M)	Removes a software package.
`prodreg`	prodreg(1M)	Browse, unregister, and uninstall software in the Solaris Product Registry.
`pkgtrans`	pkgtrans(1)	Translates an installable package from one format to another format. The `-g` option instructs the `pkgtrans` command to generate and store a signature in the resulting data stream.