To Review the Patch Analyzer Output

After performing the analysis, use these steps to review the output.

1. Review the output of the analyze_patches script.

   • The Patch Analyzer provides a list of patches that will be removed, downgraded, accumulated, or obsoleted by other patches. Patch accumulations are similar to patch upgrades. The accumulated patch is removed and its fixes are delivered by a new patch. Messages such as the following are shown:

     Patch 105644-03 will be removed. Patch 105925 will be downgraded from -02 to -01. Patch 105776-01 will be accumulated/obsoleted by patch 105181-05.

   • If the Patch Analyzer program does not provide a list, no action is taken against any patches previously installed on your system.

2. Are the patch replacements and deletions acceptable?

   • If yes, upgrade the system.

     Upgrading a system is described in detail in "SPARC: Upgrading a System" and "IA: Upgrading a System".

   • If no, do not upgrade the system.

     Instead of upgrading, you can use the Solaris 8 Maintenance Update to apply only patches to your system.

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     Note -

     The Solaris 8 Maintenance Update is located on the Solaris 8 Maintenance Update CD, which is included with the Solaris 8 Update release. Instructions for applying patches are provided in the Maintenance Update Release Notes.

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