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Getting Server Firmware and Software
This section explains the options for accessing server firmware and software.
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“Firmware and Software Updates” on page 55
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“Options for Accessing Firmware and Software Updates” on page 56
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“Software Releases” on page 56
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“Getting Updates From Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant or My Oracle
Support” on page 57
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“Installing Updates Using Other Methods” on page 58
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“Oracle Support” on page 59
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
Firmware and software, such as hardware drivers and tools for the server, are updated
periodically. These are made available as a software release. The software release is a set of
downloads (patches) that includes all available firmware, hardware drivers, and utilities for the
server. All these have been tested together. The ReadMe document that is included with the
download explains what has changed and what has not changed from the prior software release.
You should update your server firmware and software as soon as possible after the software
release becomes available. Software releases often include bug fixes, and updating ensures
that your server software is compatible with the latest server firmware and other component
firmware and software. These updates will 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, you can use either
the Oracle ILOM web interface or the command-line interface (CLI).
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