10 Installing Patches

This chapter describes how to install patches on Oracle Communications Delegated Administrator.

About Patching Delegated Administrator

Delegated Administrator patches are posted on the My Oracle Support web site:

https://support.oracle.com

To install patches, use the patchadd command on Solaris OS, and use the rpm command on Linux.

Important:

Always read the patch ReadMe file in its entirety before installing a patch.

Note:

Solaris 11 does not support the patchadd command. If you need patches and are running Solaris 11, you must use the ARU package and install it by running the commpkg install command bundled within it. However, for upcoming patches you must install the patch on Solaris 11 using the commpkg upgrade option.

Some patches contain fixes and functionality that may not be of any interest to you or may apply to features that you have not installed or purchased. Read the patch ReadMe file to determine if you must install the patch.

Some patches are password protected. To request the password to download a protected patch, open a Service Request on the My Oracle Support web site.

Planning Your Patch Installation

Before installing a patch, verify your version of Delegated Administrator and ensure the patch is not already installed.Oracle recommends scheduling your patch installation during non-peak hours to minimize the disruption to your operations.Oracle recommends installing a patch on a test system with a copy of your production data before installing the patch on your production system. Test the patch by logging into Delegated Administrator and verifying the version number of installed components.

Installing a Patch

To install a patch on Delegated Administrator:

  1. Apply the patch.

    • Solaris OS: Run the patchadd command. See the patchadd man page for more information.

    • Linux: Run the rpm -F rpmname command. See the rpm man page for more information.

  2. Restart GlassFish Server.