Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Installing Patches Using the Solaris
Management Console
Patches can also be installed using the Solaris Management Console. Start
the console using the following command:
# smc
The Solaris Management Console, as shown in Figure 1.1, is displayed. To
install a patch, click Patches in the left pane and then select Add Patch from
the pull-down Action menu. The patch installation is a four-step process:
1.
Specify the source of the patch files (see Figure 1.2). Then click Next.
2.
Available patches are listed. Highlight the patch number(s) to install
and click the Add button. The highlighted patch(es) move to the
Patches to Add list. Then click Next (see Figure 1.3).
3.
Specify a backout directory and then click Next (see Figure 1.4).
4.
Review the specified information and then click Finish (see Figure 1.5).
Figure 1.1
Solaris Management Console.
