chedition Command
Purpose
Allows query or change of the current signature file on the system.
Syntax
To list the current edition on the system:
chedition -l
To change to the express edition:
chedition -x [-d Device [ -p ]]
To change to the standard edition:
chedition -s [-d Device [ -p ]]
To change to the enterprise edition:
chedition -e [-d Device [ -p ]]
Description
The chedition command can be used to query the current edition of the system. The edition of the system, either express, standard, or enterprise will be displayed. The edition may also be changed by specifying the new edition the customer wishes to change to. If a bundle file exists for the new edition in /usr/sys/inst.data/sys_bundles, it will be installed if the device or directory containing the images to install is specified. Changing the edition modifies the signature file that is located in the /usr/lib/bos/swidtag directory. Depending on the level of the AIX® operating system installed, previous locations were /usr/lpp/bos/iso-swid, /usr/lpp/bos/properties/version, and /usr/lpp/bos.
If you have upgraded only , from a recent Service Pack or Technology Level, then
the chedition command might not work . If there are changes in the edition
signature file names, you can change the edition on the system. New signature files ship with the
bos.rte update. The newest signature files are available after all the software are
at the new Service Pack level or Technology level.
If you have upgraded only bos.rte.install, from a more recent Service Pack or
Technology Level, then the chedition command might not work if you attempt to
change the edition on the system. This can happen if there are changes in the edition signature file
names. New signature files ship with the bos.rte update. Once all the software is at the new Service
Pack or Technology level, the newest signature files will be available.
Flags
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| -d Device or Directory | Specifies the device or directory containing the images to install. |
| -e | Used when changing to the enterprise edition. |
| -l | List the current edition of the system. The edition of the system, either express, standard, or enterprise will be displayed. |
| -p | Performs a preview of the bundle file installation by running all preinstallation checks. The edition of the system will not be updated. |
| -s | Used when changing to the standard edition. |
| -x | Used when changing to the express edition. |
Examples
- To list the current edition on the system, type:
chedition –lOne of the following outputs will be returned:
express | standard | enterprise - To change to the standard edition, type:
chedition –s - To change to the enterprise edition and perform a preview install
of the contents of the enterprise edition bundle file, should it exist,
type:
chedition –e –d /usr/sys/inst.images -p
Files
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| /usr/sbin/chedition | Contains the chedition command. |
| /usr/sys/inst.data/sys_bundles | Contains system bundle files. |