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Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation FAQs for UNIX

Q26: How do I get patches that the installer indicates are missing?

Answer: When the installer performs a system check, the installer might identify missing patches. In most cases, the installer cannot proceed until you install the patches. On Solaris OS, patch clusters offer all the needed Java ES patches. See Q8: What are the system requirements for installation?

In some situations, you need to cancel the installation, but in others you can leave the installer running while you apply the patch. The Sun Java Enterprise System Installation Guide contains an example procedure for installing a patch.

For a Kernel Patch Any patch which is kernel-related will not be able to be applied with the installer running. For such patches, such as patches on libc, do the following:

  1. Exit the installer.

  2. In a browser, go to the patch site for your operating system and find the patch you need:

  3. Download the patch to the local host.

  4. Bring the host to single user mode.

  5. Apply the patch.

  6. Reboot the host.

  7. Restart the installer.

For a Non-Kernel Patch For required patches that are not kernel-related, do the following:

  1. Leave the installer running and open a separate terminal window.

  2. In a browser, go to the patch site for your operating system and find the patch you need:

  3. Download the patch to the local host.

  4. In the new terminal window, apply the patch.

  5. Tell the installer to recheck the host and continue with installation.