Solaris Patch Distribution
All Sun customers can access security patches and other recommended patches through the SunSolveTM program. The following table describes the various ways to access Solaris patches.
Table 24–2 Customer Patch Access Information|
Customer Type |
Description |
|---|---|
|
SunSpectrum contract customer |
You have access to the SunSolve database of patches and patch information. These are available from the SunSolve web page or by using anonymous ftp, as described in Accessing Solaris Patches. These patches are updated nightly. |
|
Not a SunSpectrum contract customer |
You have access to a general set of security patches and other recommended patches. These patches are available through SunSolve. |
Accessing Solaris Patches
You can access Solaris patches from a web page or by using anonymous ftp. If you have purchased a Sun service contract, you can get patches directly from the SunSolve web page.
To access patches from a web page, you need a system that is:
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Connected to the Internet
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Capable of running web browsing software such as Netscape
To access patches by anonymous ftp, you need a machine that is:
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Connected to the Internet
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Capable of running the ftp program
Access patches from SunSolveTM by using the following URL:
http://sunsolve.Sun.COM/pub-cgi/show.pl?target=patches/patch-access |
You can either install a patch cluster of recommended patches or individual patches that are freely available. Patch reports are available also.
You can also access publicly available patches by using this URL:
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