Additional SVR4 Packaging Requirements (Reference)

This appendix is for system administrators who install or remove packages, especially third-party packages. Following these packaging requirements enables the following:

• Avoids modifying the currently running system so you can upgrade with Solaris Live Upgrade and create and maintain non-global zones and diskless clients

• Prevents a package from being interactive to automate installations when using installation programs such as custom JumpStart

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Preventing Modification of the Current OS.

• Preventing User Interaction When Installing or Upgrading.

• Setting Package Parameters For Zones