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convert_eac_pkg—Configure Solaris Native Installation

The default Solaris pkgadd behavior is determined by an installation administration file. To override default settings, you need to change the installation administration file (by default, /var/sadm/install/admin/default). For example, the CA ControlMinder package installs setuid executables and, optionally, lets you run a post-installation script (which will run as root). The default Solaris pkgadd behavior is to prompt you to confirm these operations.

Note: You can edit the installation administration file to change pkgadd installation defaults. You can then use the modified file for specific installations, such as CA ControlMinder, using the pkgadd -a option. However, this file is not specific to CA ControlMinder.

This command has the following format:

convert_eac_pkg -c [-d pkg_location] [pkg_name]

convert_eac_pkg -p [-f file]

-c

Converts an old-format package to the new format.

Note: Old-format packages were used in CA ControlMinder r8 SP1. You need to convert these before you upgrade.

You can convert information for an installed CA ControlMinder package or a spooled package. For a spooled package, use the -d option to indicate where the package is located.

-d pkg_location

Defines the directory where you placed your package on the file system

pkg_name

Defines the name of the package (CAeAC by default).

-p

Prepares a custom package configuration file named

-f file

Defines the location where you want to create the CA ControlMinder installation administration file.

If not specified, the command creates a file called myadmin in the current directory.

Example: Configure Solaris Native Installation for a Silent Installation

The following procedure shows how you configure Solaris native installation so that it does not prompt you to confirm installing setuid executables or running a post installation script:

1. Get a copy of the installation administration file to the current location:

   convert_eac_pkg -p
   

   This lets you modify the configuration settings for the CA ControlMinder native installation without affecting other installations.

2. Edit the following settings in your package configuration file (myadmin) as shown:

   setuid=nocheck
   action=nocheck 
   

   Save the file.

3. Customize the package.

   As a minimum, you need to specify that you accept the license agreement.

4. Run the following command to install the customized CA ControlMinder package silently:

   pkgadd -n -a config_path\myadmin -d pkg_path CAeAC
   

Example: Upgrade a Solaris Native Installation that Uses an Old Format

The following procedure shows you how convert an existing installation of CA ControlMinder native package installation before you upgrade to a new release. To do this, run the following command:

convert_eac_pkg -c CAeAC