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This Sun BluePrints article describes types of patches, patch interrelationships, and patch delivery collections, with recommended practices for maintaining properly patched and updated software. Included is an explanation of what goes into a Solaris soft

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Applying patches and updating a system from one software release to another have evolved
into what can be complex, time-consuming processes. This article is intended for Sun
customers and discusses Sun’s recommended strategy for managing patches and software
updates.
This article addresses the following topics:
 “Recommended Strategy for Updating Software� on page 2 provides recommended
practices for maintaining properly patched and updated software.
 “Patches� on page 6 describes the types of patches, patch interrelationships, and patch
delivery collections.
 “Software Updates� on page 11 explains what is in a SolarisTM Operating System update.
 “Patch and Software Update Considerations� on page 12 discusses the risks, costs, and
timing of updating your software.
 “Workflow Process� on page 16 provides a process for maintaining properly patched and
updated software.
 “Tool Recommendations� on page 21describes and provides references to Sun’s patchrelated
tools.
 “Use Cases� on page 26 contains a few patch and update scenarios and how to approach
them using the recommended strategy and practices outlined in this article.


 

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