Checking compiler and fileset information

You can check the versions of the compiler and individual filesets installed by using the lslpp command, the -qversion compiler option, or by viewing the .vrmf_history file.

Using lslpp

You can view information about the installed filesets by using the lslpp command:
lslpp option_string
where option_string can be:
-L fileset
Displays the version and state of the fileset specified.
-f fileset
Displays the files and symbolic links associated with the fileset specified.
-w filename
Indicates which fileset the specified file (filename) belongs to.
Note: lslpp detects only filesets that have been installed using the SMIT or installp methods.

Using -qversion

To get more details about the version, release, and PTF levels of the compiler, you can use the -qversion compiler option. For more information, see -qversion in the XL C Compiler Reference.

Viewing the .vrmf_history file

If you have installed XL C to a nondefault location, you can view the version information for each fileset installed by viewing the .vrmf_history text file that is installed in the main directory of the compiler.

Note: You must not edit this file because it might cause unexpected behavior of the xlcndi script.


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