8 Updating Exadata Software

There are different types of software used on an Oracle Exadata that need be updated regularly.

• About Updating Exadata Software
  
• Planning for Software Maintenance
  Before starting a software update, you should review best practices, determine the version to which you will upgrade, and obtain the proper patching software.
• Overview of Performing Exadata Software Updates
  For each software update of the Exadata components, there are various actions required to complete the software update.
• Exadata Patchmgr Update Utility
  Patchmgr is the utility used to update software for Exadata infrastructure components.
• Updating Oracle Exadata Database Servers
  Use the following information and procedures when updating database servers within Oracle Exadata.
• Updating Software on Oracle Exadata Storage Servers
  Use the following information and procedures when updating storage servers within Oracle Exadata.
• Upgrading and Downgrading RoCE Network Fabric Switch Firmware
  This topic describes procedures to upgrade and downgrade the firmware on the RoCE Network Fabric switches.
• Updating InfiniBand Network Fabric Switch Firmware
  This topic describes procedures to upgrade and downgrade the firmware on the InfiniBand Network Fabric switches.
• Upgrading Oracle Java SE on Oracle Linux
  You can upgrade Oracle Java SE (JDK) running Oracle Linux on database servers and storage servers.
• Setting up SSH Equivalence
  Before updating software on your Oracle Exadata Database Machine, you must configure SSH equivalence.
• Troubleshooting Software Updates on Oracle Exadata
  Review these topics if you encounter errors or problems when updating the software on Oracle Exadata