Using SMIT

The SMIT guides you step by step through the installation process.

Procedure

  1. Enter the command smit install_latest. This command runs the SMIT, which presents a menu-driven user interface for the installation process. You must specify the INPUT device/directory of the software.
  2. Press F4 to select from a list of suggested devices and directories, or type in the path to the location of the packages. If you want to install over a network you must have a network server installed, and then specify the directory on the client that corresponds to the installation source on the network server.
  3. Press Enter. At this stage you are prompted with a list of questions that can help you customize the compiler installation on your system. Verify the default values, or modify them where necessary to accommodate your preferences.
    Important: You must select yes next to Accept new LICENSE agreements? to continue with the installation.
    Note:
    • You can select the SOFTWARE to install field and press F4 to view the installable filesets on the device or in the directory, and then select the filesets to install. Install the runtime libraries first, and then install the other filesets in any order. It is recommended that you keep the default setting, _all_latest, to install all the filesets.
    • To preview the installation process without actually installing the compiler, select yes next to the Preview only? field.
  4. Press Enter and then press Enter again.
    Note:
    • The runtime libraries and compiler filesets are always required.
    • Messages are displayed as each part is successfully installed.
    • The installation log is stored in the /home/smit.log file.