1. Updating Systems and Adding Software in Oracle Solaris 11.4
  2. Introduction to the Image Packaging System

1 Introduction to the Image Packaging System

The Oracle Solaris Image Packaging System (IPS) is a framework that enables you to do the following tasks:

  • List and search software packages

  • Install, update, and remove software

  • Upgrade to a new Oracle Solaris operating system release

IPS interfaces enable you to restrict which packages can be installed, which versions of packages can be installed, and how installed software needs to be signed.

This chapter describes IPS concepts and describes how to gain the privilege you need to do tasks such as install and update software.