Cleaning up optional software products and service updates

The cleanup procedure attempts to delete items that were partially installed or left in an incomplete state. For example, after an update is interrupted, the lslpp -l command might report the update status as APPLYING rather than APPLIED.

The cleanup procedure attempts to revert the update to its previous state. For example, when cleaning up an update that was interrupted in the COMMITTING state, the cleanup procedure attempts to return the update to its APPLIED state.

If the interruption occurs during the initial state of an installation, then the cleanup procedure attempts to delete the installation entirely and restore the previous version of the product (if there is one). When the previous version is restored, it becomes the active version. When the previous version cannot be restored, the software is listed by the lslpp -l command as BROKEN.

When the product is deleted or BROKEN, you can attempt to reinstall the software. Any product in the BROKEN state cannot be cleaned up; it can only be reinstalled or removed.

The system automatically initiates a cleanup when an installation fails or is interrupted. Normally, you must initiate a cleanup procedure if the system shuts down or loses power during an installation or if the installation process terminates abnormally. Occasionally, you are prompted to reboot (restart) the system after running the cleanup procedure.

If you get a message indicating that no products were found that could be cleaned up, you may have run the cleanup procedure when it was not needed. Try your installation again.

If you get a message indicating that you need to clean up a failed installation, contact your point of sale for assistance.