Cannot untar a tar zip file

I'm initially a linux user, now trying to chnage to solaris server. I found a problem untaring a tar zip file. There is no command 'gzip' or 'gunzip' in my solaris server. And for the tar command, there is no option '-z'. So, how can I untar and unzip a tar zip file?

Hi ,
What Solaris Version you are using? On www.sunfreeware.com site, once you choose correct operating system version you may see all utilities on right side at bottom. There are some in pkgadd format.
e.g gzip 1.2.4-sol26-sparc-local is in pkgadd format for Solaris 2.6.
You will find similar files for Sparc/Intel for all vesions.
Download same.
#pkgadd -d gzip 1.2.4-sol26-sparc-local
This will install all you needed. I hope this will help you.
Thanks,
SdD

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