Solaris 11.x with non-global zones (NGZ) installation or pkg update fails with: 'http protocol error: code: 403 reason: Forbidden' or file protocol error: code E_FILE_COULDNT_READ_FILE (37) (Doc ID 1933425.1)

Last updated on DECEMBER 19, 2023

Applies to:

Solaris Operating System - Version 11.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Updating a Solaris 11 system or applying an IDR fails when non-global zones are present.

Possible error messages with installation of an IDR:

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