what are all the procedures i have to follow while patching
a machine which has root mirroring ( SVM ).
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Answer / venu
Well patching is a planned task so the task is pre-scheduled
before patching collect some outputs like df
-k,prtconf,vfstab,/etc/system. Apply the patch on OS using
patchadd command it effects current OS disk and reboot the
system. Don' forget to break mirror before applying patch
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Answer / venugopal adep
Steps to be followed in patching
1. collect all the configuration information as mentioned
in Ans#1
2. Break the SVM mirror
display mirror info
#metastat -cp
detach the mirror
#metadetach d11 d10
etc.
3. Start the patch install script
4. After patching is complete, reboot the server
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