To determine if the required kernel errata is installed, enter the following command:
# uname -r
The following is an example of the output this command displays on an Oracle Linux 8 system:
5.4.17-2011.1.2.el8uek.x86_64
Review the required errata level for your distribution. If the errata level is previous to the required minimum errata update, then obtain and install the latest kernel update from your Linux distributor.
To determine whether the required packages are installed, enter commands similar to the following:
# rpm -q package_name
Alternatively, if you require specific system architecture information, then enter the following command:
If a package is not installed, then install it from your Linux distribution media or download the required package version from your Linux distributor's website.