There are multiple software update scenarios based on the state of MiniCluster (before initial setup or after initial setup) and based on the version currently running on MiniCluster. Depending on your situation, you might need to perform patch updates in a specific way. For further details, refer to the Oracle MiniCluster S7-2 Release Notes on MOS, available through the MiniCluster MOS note 2153282.1.
If you are using the MCMU CLI to apply patches, display the CLI help to see which command options are available on your system. For example:
% mcmu patch -h