8.6 Updating Software on Oracle Exadata Storage Servers

Use the following information and procedures when updating storage servers within Oracle Exadata.

• Overview of Oracle Exadata Storage Server Updates
  When updating storage servers, there is more than one type of software that needs to be updated and different methods of performing the updates.
• Scheduling Automated Updates of Storage Servers
  Starting with Oracle Exadata System Software release 18.1.0.0.0, you can schedule software updates for the storage servers.
• Update Utility for Oracle Exadata Storage Server
  
• Recommended Timeline for Updating Oracle Exadata Storage Server
  
• Preparing Exadata Storage Servers for Update
  Perform these preparation steps before updating the Exadata storage servers.
• Running the Update for Exadata Storage Servers
  
• Rolling Back Updates for Exadata Storage Servers