Learn what’s new and known issues with Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA.
Release 12.2.1.3.0 includes new features, the latest Oracle Database release updates, and Oracle Linux security updates for Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA systems.
The following new features are available for Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA:
Enforce strong password rules for the Database Administrator Password for new databases and the System Password for all operating system users (root, grid, and oracle).
Strong passwords should contain at least 9 characters, not exceed 30 characters, and start with an alpha character. All passwords must meet the following requirements:
at least two uppercase letters
at least two lowercase letters
at least two numbers
at least two special characters. valid characters are pound (#), underscore (_), and dash (-).
Require creating a new password upon first log in with the default password. Strong password rules apply.
Support for two separate physical network interfaces. Oracle Database Appliance X7-2 has one bonded public network interface. To support two separate physical network interfaces in your data center, you can break the bond when you plumb the network and create a non-bonded network configuration.
Integrated Backup and Recovery through the Web Console
Patching pre-checks for the DCS stack including checks for server update, Oracle Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle Database.
You can use the new ODACLI commands odacli create-prepatchreport and odacli describe-prepatchreport to verify that all components are ready for updates before patching Oracle Database Appliance. For more information, see the chapter about Oracle Database Appliance command line in the Deployment and User’s Guide.
Security updates: New Center for Internet Security (CIS) scripts and updated Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) scripts are now shipped with Oracle Database Appliance and are available in the /opt/oracle/oak/bin directory.
After you upgrade the DCS Server (GI) to Oracle Database Appliance 12.2.1.2, you no longer need to copy a patch to both nodes in future releases. When the DCS Server version is 12.2.1.2, you only needed to run the command odacli update-repository from the first node. The patch bundle files are copied from one node to another and updates the repository on all nodes.
Oracle Database 12.2.0.1.180116 Release Update (RU)
Oracle Database 12.1.0.2.180116 Bundle Patch (BP)
Oracle Database 11.2.0.4.180116 Patch Set Update (PSU)
GI Clone, Database RDBMS Clone, and ISO Image Patches
Oracle Database Appliance patches are available in My Oracle Support. When selecting a patch, ensure that you select the 12.2.1.3.0 release from the drop down box.
Oracle Database Appliance 12.2.1.1.0 GI Clone for ODACLI/DCS stack: Use to perform an initial deployment of Oracle Database Appliance. The bundle contains the latest Grid Infrastructure components for deployment on an Oracle Database Appliance in the "shipped from factory" state, or an Oracle Database Appliance that has been re-imaged using the OS ISO Image. This patch is for Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA Bare Metal platforms.
12.2.0.1 Database: Use the Oracle 12.2.0.1.180116 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 12.2.0.1 database homes.
12.1.0.2 Database: Use the Oracle 12.2.0.1.180116 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 12.1.0.2 database homes.
11.2.0.4 Database: Use the Oracle 11.2.0.4.180116 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 11.2.0.4 database homes.
(Optional) ISO Image: Use to perform a bare metal restore (re-image) of the operating system. Bare metal is a non-virtualized Oracle Database Appliance configuration. Use only when you must re-image the operating system.
Note:
Re-imaging a server using the Oracle Database Appliance ISO image installs the new OS on the local disks on that server. After re-imaging, use the Oracle Database Appliance GI Clone for ODACLI/DCS stack to deploy Oracle Database Appliance (bare metal platform.) The bundle contains the latest Grid Infrastructure components (ILOM, BIOS, Controller, Expander, disk firmware, and other components.)
After re-imaging, run /opt/oracle/oak/onecmd/cleanup.pl, configure the public network with the command /opt/oracle/oak/bin/oakcli configure firstnet, and then deploy Oracle Database Appliance.
GI Clone, Database RDBMS Clone, and ISO Image Patches for a Virtualized Platform
To deploy a virtualized platform on Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA, use the VM ISO Image (DOM0) patch to re-image the server with an OS that includes virtualization capabilities. After re-imaging, use the VM Template (ODA_BASE) to deploy ODA_Base for the virtualized platform.
Note:
When you re-image using the VM ISO Image, the system uses the oakcli stack, including the Configurator to deploy the appliance and the command-line interface to manage the appliance.Oracle Database Appliance patches are available in My Oracle Support. When selecting a patch, ensure that you select the 12.2.1.3.0 release from the drop down box.
VM ISO Image (DOM0): Use to reimage Oracle Database Appliance as a Virtualized Platform.
VM Template (ODA_BASE): Use to deploy ODA_Base for the virtualized platform. The bundle contains the latest Grid Infrastructure components for deployment.
12.2.0.1 Database: Use the Oracle 12.2.0.1.180116 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 12.2.0.1 database homes.
12.1.0.2 Database: Use the Oracle 12.2.0.1.180116 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 12.1.0.2 database homes.
11.2.0.4 Database: Use the Oracle 11.2.0.4.180116 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 11.2.0.4 database homes.
The matrix displays the component versions available for Oracle Database Appliance for X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA in release 12.2.1.3.0.
Table 2-1 Component Versions for X7-2-HA, X7-2M, and X7-2S in 12.2.1.3.0
| Component Name | X7-2-HA | X7-2S and X7-2M | X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Controller |
13.00.00.00 |
QDV1RE14 |
13.00.00.00 |
|
Expander |
306 |
Not applicable |
306 |
|
SSD |
A122 |
A122 |
A122 For the HDD/SSD option: A374/A122 |
|
NVMe (firmware version) |
Not applicable |
QDV1RE14 |
Not applicable |
|
OS Disk (SSD firmware version) |
0112 |
0112 |
0112 |
|
ILOM (Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager) |
3.2.9.23 r116695 |
3.2.9.23 r116695 |
3.2.9.23 r116695 |
|
BIOS |
38070200 |
38070200 |
38070200 |
|
IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) |
1.8.12.4 |
1.8.12.4 |
1.8.12.4 |
|
HMP (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) |
2.4.1.0.9 |
2.4.1.0.9 |
2.4.1.0.9 |
|
OAK |
12.2.1.3.0 |
12.2.1.3.0 |
12.2.1.3.0 |
|
Oracle Linux |
6.9 |
6.9 |
6.9 |
|
Kernel |
4.1.12-94.4.1.el6uek.x86_64 |
4.1.12-94.4.1.el6uek.x86_64 |
4.1.12-94.4.1.el6uek.x86_64 |
|
OVM (Oracle VM Server) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
3.4.4 |
|
GI_HOME |
12.2.0.1.180116 |
12.2.0.1.180116 |
12.2.0.1.180116 |
|
DB_HOME |
12.2.0.1.180116 |
12.2.0.1.180116 |
12.2.0.1.180116 |
|
Oracle Auto Service Request (Oracle ASR) |
5.7.7 |
5.7.7 |
5.7.7 |
|
Java Development Kit (JDK) |
1.8.0_161 |
1.8.0_161 |
1.8.0_161 |
Parent topic: Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA
Review the following known issues before deploying Oracle Database Appliance 7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA bare metal platforms:
Note:
An Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform uses the oakcli stack. See Issues with Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA, X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, and V1 for other issues deploying, updating, and managing a virtualized platform.Parent topic: Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA
The following are known issues updating Oracle Database Appliance 7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA bare metal platforms:
Error starting Oracle ACFS Database after patching database home
Do not use the local patching option on a virtualized platform
Note:
An Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform uses the oakcli stack. See Issues with Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA, X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, and V1 for issues updating a virtualized platform.Parent topic: Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA
The following are known issues managing Oracle Database Appliance 7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA bare metal platforms:
Unable to use the backup report saved from the Web Console in command line
Upgrading an SE database results in an error: Fail to run datapatch
The DB Console option is disabled when creating an 11.2.0.4 database
Note:
An Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform uses the oakcli stack. See Issues with Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA, X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, and V1 for issues that impact a virtualized platform.Parent topic: Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA