Getting Firmware And Software; Firmware And Software Updates - Oracle X7-2 Installation Manual

Getting Firmware and Software

This section explains the options for accessing server firmware and software updates using My
Oracle Support. It also describes how to use the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud to download
complete software applications.
Customers are required to install the latest available operating system (OS), patches, and
firmware versions for optimal system performance, security, and stability.
"Firmware and Software Updates" on page 125
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"Options for Accessing Firmware and Software Updates" on page 126
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"Software Releases" on page 126
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"Getting Updates From My Oracle Support" on page 127
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"Getting Software From Software Delivery Cloud" on page 128
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"Installing Updates Using Other Methods" on page 129
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"Oracle Support" on page 130
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Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and software for your server are updated periodically and made available in software
releases. Each software release contains a set of downloadable files (patches) that include
firmware, software, drivers, tools, and utilities for the server. All of these files are tested
together and verified to work with your server.
Update your server firmware and software as soon as possible after a new software release
becomes available. Software releases often include bug fixes. These updates increase your
system performance, security, and stability.
The server Product Notes list the current server software release and firmware version that are
available. To determine which firmware version is installed on your server, use either the Oracle
ILOM web interface or the command-line interface (CLI).
For the web interface, click System Information → Summary, and in the General
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Information table, for System Firmware Version, view the property value.
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