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8. To select a patch for a software release, click the patch number next to the
software release version.
You can use the Shift key to select more than one patch).
A pop-up action panel appears. The pop-up panel contains several action options,
including the ReadMe, Add to Plan, and Download options. For information
about the Add to Plan option, click on the associated drop-down button and select
“Why use a plan?”
9. To review the ReadMe file for the selected patch, click ReadMe.
10. To download the patch for the software release, click Download.
The File Download dialog box appears.
11. In the File Download dialog box, click the patch zip file name.
The patch file for the software release downloads.
Requesting Physical Media
If your processes do not allow downloads from Oracle web sites, you can receive the
latest software release packages by submitting to Oracle a physical media request
(PMR). The preferred method for submitting a PMR is through the My Oracle
Support (MOS) web site.
The high-level tasks for submitting a physical media request are described in these
sections:
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“Gathering Information for the Physical Media Request” on page 165
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“Request Physical Media (Online)” on page 166
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“Request Physical Media (By Phone)” on page 167
Gathering Information for the Physical Media Request
You must have a warranty or support contract for your server in order to make a
physical media request (PMR).
Before you make the PMR, gather the following information:
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Obtain product name, software release version, and patches required. It will be
easier to make the request if you know the latest software release and the name of
the download packages (patches) that you are requesting.
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If you have access to My Oracle Support – Follow the instructions in “Download
Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support” on page 164 to determine
the latest software release version and view available software release packages