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svccfg: Validate configuration file.
$ svccfg validate ${path-to-smf_file-xml}
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The command "svccfg validate" is used in Oracle Solaris UNIX operating system to check the syntax and validity of a Service Management Facility (SMF) XML file.

Here is the breakdown of the provided command:

  • "svccfg": This is the command-line tool used to interact with the Service Management Facility (SMF) in Oracle Solaris. It allows administrators to manage and configure services on the system.

  • "validate": This is an argument passed to the "svccfg" command, telling it to perform a syntax validation of the specified SMF XML file.

  • "${path-to-smf_file-xml}": This is the placeholder that should be replaced with the actual path to the SMF XML file that you want to validate. The path should include the file name and extension.

By executing this command with the appropriate path to the SMF XML file, the system will check the XML file for any syntax errors or inconsistencies. If any issues are found, error messages will be displayed. If the validation is successful, no output will be generated, indicating that the XML file is syntactically correct.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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