Getting Firmware And Software; Firmware And Software Updates - Oracle X7 series Administration 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 105
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"Options for Accessing Firmware and Software Updates" on page 106
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"Software Releases" on page 106
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"Download Firmware and Software Updates From My Oracle Support" on page 107
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"Download Software Using Oracle Software Delivery Cloud" on page 108
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"Installing Software and Firmware Updates" on page 109
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"Oracle Support" on page 113
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Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and software for your server are updated periodically. These updates are made
available in software releases. Each software releases contains a set of downloadable files
(patches) that include firmware, software, hardware drivers, tools, and utilities for the server.
All of these files are tested together and verified to work with your server.
You must update your server firmware and software as soon as possible after a new software
release becomes available. Software releases often include bug fixes, and updating your server
ensures that you have the latest firmware and software. 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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