IEEE 1387.2-1995
Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX(TM)) System Administration - Part 2: Software Administration
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1387.2-1995 defines Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX(TM)) System Administration - Part 2: Software Administration, a technical standard focused on administrative software functions within POSIX environments. It addresses how software-related system administration should be handled in a consistent, portable way, which is important for components, circuits, devices and systems that rely on reliable operating-system management. For organizations maintaining compatible Unix-like systems, 1387.2-1995 can help support clearer implementation and evaluation of administration tools.
About 1387.2-1995
This standard belongs to the POSIX system administration area and narrows the focus to software administration rather than general user operations. It is intended to support portability and consistency in the way software is installed, configured, maintained, and managed across compliant systems. In practice, 1387.2-1995 provides a structured reference for software administration behavior, helping reduce ambiguity when different systems or tools need to work within the same administrative model.
Where is 1387.2-1995 used?
1387.2-1995 is relevant in environments where POSIX-compatible operating systems are used to manage software at the system level. That may include engineering workstations, embedded control platforms, laboratory systems, and other technical computing environments where dependable administration workflows matter. It can also be useful when comparing tools, building portable software-management processes, or specifying administrative behavior for systems that must operate consistently across multiple implementations.
Importance in practice
In day-to-day use, the value of 1387.2-1995 lies in consistency. A defined software-administration framework can support more predictable configuration, simpler compliance checks, and fewer integration problems between tools and systems. For procurement and testing, it offers a reference point for verifying administrative features and expected behavior. In operational settings, that consistency may reduce risk, improve maintainability, and make software lifecycle control easier to document and repeat.
- POSIX system administration scope
- Software installation and management focus
- Portable administrative behavior
- Compatibility reference for technical systems
- Inactive English-language standard
- Publication Date: 1996
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
- Official IEEE: Doi link
- This Version: 1387.2 (1996)
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