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  • 1.  insfix diff installp

    Posted Fri August 07, 2009 04:49 AM

    Originally posted by: apple08


    Dear AIX gurus,
    what is the different between instfix and installp? i read the man command, but still always confuse with the command usage. Would appreciate your advice. Many thanks in advance.Thank you


  • 2.  Re: insfix diff installp

    Posted Fri August 07, 2009 12:30 PM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    Try 'man instfix' and 'man installp'

    If that fails, then try reading an IBM redbook.


  • 3.  Re: insfix diff installp

    Posted Sat August 08, 2009 07:41 PM

    Originally posted by: dukessd


    instfix Command

    Purpose
    Installs filesets associated with keywords or fixes.

    http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/pseries/v5r3/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.aix.cmds/doc/aixcmds3/instfix.htm
    installp Command

    Purpose
    Installs available software products in a compatible installation package.

    http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/pseries/v5r3/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.aix.cmds/doc/aixcmds3/installp.htm