How to update the Exadata System Software (DomU) on the Exadata Cloud Service in OCI (19.x to 19.x) (Doc ID 2566035.1)

Last updated on APRIL 30, 2020

Applies to:

Oracle Database Cloud Exadata Service - Version N/A to N/A [Release 1.0]
Oracle Exadata Storage Server Software - Version 19.1.2.0.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

The goal of this document is to guide a user of the Exadata Cloud Service in OCI in updating the Exadata System Software on database servers to 19x from 19x.

Solution

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In this Document

Oracle Linux Upgraded to Oracle Linux 7.6

Latest Certified Exadata Software Versions

Getting the Database Versions

Getting the Grid Infrastructure Versions

Gather Requirements

Decide What Patches are Needed

Decide and Configure the Driving System

1. Decide the Driving System

2. Configure the driving system (the system where patchmgr will be run)

Verify the Database Servers are Prepared for Update

Backup the Database Servers

Update the Database Servers

(optional, if required) Rollback the Database Servers to the Prior Version

Post Upgrade Steps

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