Get Started with the AIX Toolbox for Open Source Software

The AIX Toolbox team recommends DNF (the next-generation replacement for YUM) to install and manage Open Source software packages and dependencies from the AIX Toolbox.

• For easy DNF installation, use the dnf_aixtoolbox.sh script.
  • The script will download and install the required rpm.rte version, and all the packages needed for DNF.
• Non-AIX Toolbox packages that deliver files available in AIX file sets or AIX Toolbox packages might result in unexpected behavior. It is recommended to remove those non-AIX Toolbox packages.
  • Some common packages include  openssl, libgcc/libstdc++(gcc), gettext, and libiconv.
    • See AIX Open Source Tip: Checking for non-AIX Toolbox packages
• Setting the system LIBPATH to load other paths before /opt/freeware/lib might cause failures for AIX Toolbox applications.
  • If your application has explicit LIBPATH requirements, it is recommended to apply the LIBPATH to the application via a wrapper or configuration file. Setting the LIBPATH might break many AIX and AIX Toolbox applications.
    • Read more about AIX LIBPATH Recommendations
• See the list of available AIX Toolbox Open Source packages
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• DNF is now available on AIX Toolbox
• Creating a local repo with DNF and the AIX Toolbox Media Image 
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