Using InstallShield MultiPlatform

Some products that are distributed for installation on AIX are packaged and installed with InstallShield MultiPlatform (ISMP).

Unlike installp or RPM Package Manager (RPM) installations which only provide non-prompted or silent installations of a product, ISMP-packaged products provide both interactive and silent interfaces for installing and un-installing a product.

Similar to products packaged and installed with installp and RPM, ISMP-packaged products can be installed using the AIX system management tools, including SMIT. These tools use the geninstall command to install or uninstall products that are packaged and installed with installp, RPM, or ISMP. As expected, the geninstall command can be used directly to install, list, or uninstall ISMP-packaged products.

For instructions for installing or un-installing a specific product packaged and installed with ISMP, consult the product's documentation.