Package Management

PKGADD
1. To install new package (pkgadd -d Source location)
# pkgadd -d /cdrom/sol_7_x86/s2/Solaris2.7/Product/ SUNWbnur

2. To install package from current Dir
#pkgadd –d . SUNWbnwr

3. Copy package to spool dir without installation
#pkgadd –d Source location –s spool pkg name
Spool dir => /var/spool/pkg

4. If Packages are already in spool dir no need to give –d option
#pkgadd SUNWbnwr

PKGCHK
5. Shows details about particular pkg
#Pkgchk –V SUNWbnwr

6.Shows details about particular pkg
#Pkgchk –P SUNWbnwr
It shows pkg permission ,modified details etc

PKGINFO
It shows info about all installed packages.
7.Shows details about particular pkg
#pkginfo –l SUNWbnwr

PKGRM
8. To remove a package
#pkgrm

9. Remove pkg from spool directory
#pkgrm –s spool

you can download sun packages on http://www.sunfreeware.com/