install patch

[Jose Cristovao]

how can i install a patch from a tape

[Ted Ellis_2]

try

swinstall -s /dev/rmt/ (ie. 0mn)

Ted

[Ted Ellis_2]

that may be a weak answer... that command assumes that the patch is on the tape in a format that would run with swinstall.... ie. PHCO_12345.depot

are you have specific trouble with this? Or just looking for info

[Eric Hess]

If you are not familiar with swinstall command line you can run swinstall in the gui format.
#swinstall (as root)
1. Follow the menu
2. Source depot type will be local tape.
3. Source hostname will be hostname where the tape is located.
4. Source Depot Path will be the device path of the tape (example /dev/rmt/0m)
5. This will list out all patches contained within that tape.
6. Be aware that the system may reboot if the kernel needs to be regened.

Have Fun

[Xavier Gutierrez_1]

Hi, Jose.

As Ted said, the best way to do it is:

swinstall -s

Once you are inside swinstall, follow the steps below:

1.- Go to: Actions -> Manage Patch Selection

2.- Once there, unmark the box "Include patches with selected (marked) software from the source"

3.- Then, mark the box "Automatically select patches for existing software on the target"

This way you won't have the chance to install patches that were not designed for your system or OS release by mistake.

4.- Exit with "OK" and select "Yes" on the next dialog box.

5.- Finally, if the patch was designed for your system/OS release you'll be able to select: Actions -> Install

Best regards.