Server Security, Software Releases, And Critical Patch Updates; Important - Install Latest Os Updates, Patches, And Firmware - Oracle Sun Fire X4470 Product Notes

Server Security, Software Releases, and Critical Patch Updates

Server Security, Software Releases, and Critical Patch
Updates
To ensure continued security of your system, Oracle strongly recommends that you apply the
latest Software Releases. Server Software Releases include Oracle ILOM, BIOS, and other
firmware updates, often referred to as "patches." Oracle publishes these patches regularly on
the My Oracle Support site. Applying these patches helps ensure optimal system performance,
security, and stability. You can identify the latest Software Release for your system at:
www.oracle.com/technetwork/systems/patches/firmware/release-history-jsp-138416.
html
To download a Software Release, go to My Oracle Support at:
Oracle notifies customers about security vulnerability fixes for all its products four times
a year through the Critical Patch Update (CPU) program. Customers should review the
CPU advisories to ensure that the latest software release updates are applied to their Oracle
products. Note that updates for Engineered Systems are specifically published for a specific
Engineered Systems product (that is, you need not look at specific updates for individual
software components included in your Engineered System). For more information about the
Oracle CPU program, go to:
alerts-086861.html
Oracle also recommends that you update to the latest operating system release when it becomes
available. Although a minimum operating system release is supported, updating to the latest
OS release ensures that you have the most up-to-date software and security patches. To confirm
that you have the latest OS release, refer to the Oracle Hardware Compatibility Lists. See
"Supported Operating Systems" on page
For details about the current system software update, see:
Updates, Patches, and Firmware" on page 10
IMPORTANT - Install Latest OS Updates, Patches,
and Firmware
Some product features are enabled only when the latest versions of operating systems, patches,
and firmware are installed. To retain optimal performance, security, and stability, you must
install the latest available operating systems, patches, and firmware.
System Software Release 2.2.0 is associated with system firmware version 4.0.4.20. Newer
versions have either a higher number, or a letter added. For example, a later system Software
Release might be associated with system firmware 4.0.4.20.a.
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