Exalogic Patch Set Update (PSU) Release 2.0.6.2.161018 (Linux

Asset ID:	1-79-2187177.1
Update Date:	2016-11-09
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Solution Type Predictive Self-Healing Sure

Solution 2187177.1 : Exalogic Patch Set Update (PSU) Release 2.0.6.2.161018 (Linux - Virtual) for October 2016

Applies to:

Exalogic Elastic Cloud X3-2 Hardware
Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud X2-2 Hardware
Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud Software - Version 2.0.6.0.0 to 2.0.6.2.160719
Exalogic Elastic Cloud X4-2 Hardware
Exalogic Elastic Cloud X5-2 Hardware
Linux x86-64
Oracle Virtual Server(x86-64)

Purpose

Oracle Exalogic is an integrated hardware and software system designed to provide a complete platform for a wide range of application types and widely varied workloads. It combines optimized Oracle Fusion Middleware software like WebLogic server, JRockit, Coherence with industry-standard Sun Server and Storage hardware and InfiniBand networking. The purpose of this document is to provide specific information around October 2016 Patch Set Update (PSU) for that system.

Scope

The target audience of this document are engineers and system administrators who plan to apply the Exalogic PSU.

This document provides the following:

README files that are included in the October 2016 PSU for convenience. These can be used for reference without having to download the PSU first
Known issues with the PSU - these provide a list of known issues along with workarounds/solutions, if available. Engineers and administrators planning to apply the PSU should ensure to review these before applying the PSU

This document will be kept up-to-date with updates to errata and known issues.

Details

Note:

This PSU includes updates to ELLC 14.2.8
This PSU includes updates for vServers based on OL5 and OL6 templates

Patch Download

Released: October 2016

Product Version: 2.0.6.2.160719 (on X2-2/X3-2/X4-2/X5-2) for Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud infrastructure

PATCH 24375265 - EXALOGIC VIRTUAL 2.0.6.2.161018 (on X2-2/X3-2/X4-2/X5-2) PATCH SET UPDATE (PSU) FOR OCTOBER 2016

Patch Readme Documentation

Refer to the readme documentation attached 24375265-Virtual.zip to this Document on how to upgrade the Exalogic infrastructure:

Exalogic X2-2, X3-2,X4-2 and X5-2 Systems: Upgrading to 2.0.6.2.161018

The readme content structure layout of the 24375265-Virtual.zip:

24375265-Virtual
|
| - README.html
| - exalogic-lctools-14.2.8-release-notes.txt
| - docs/README.html
| - docs/components/Enable_http_zfs.html
| - docs/components/ECServices_Upgrade.html
| - docs/components/ILOM_ComputeNode_Upgrade.html
| - docs/components/Index.html
| - docs/components/Menu.html
| - docs/components/NM2_Upgrade.html
| - docs/components/VServers_Upgrade.html
| - docs/components/ZFS_Upgrade.html

Prerequisite Important:

Before patching, verify that the cluster heartbeat timeout is set correctly, as documented in the Document ID : 1995593.1 - Increase O2CB Cluster Heartbeat Timeout on Exalogic Virtual

INTERNAL

Pre-requisites

PCIe Renumbering check on ZS3-ES storage heads in Exalogic x4-2 and x5-2 racks

Refer to following Note which has information on this important pre-requisite check.

<Note 2087741.1>: Patching ZS3-ES Renumbering Check On Exalogic x4-2 And x5-2 Racks

Appendices

Appendix D: FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide

Information About Usage Of Exapatch Force ( -f or --force ) Option Used During Exalogic Patching

Please review Document ID : 1997466.1 - Information About Usage Of Exapatch Force ( -f or --force ) Option Used During Exalogic Patching

Guest vServer patching FAQ's

Please review Document ID : 2031749.1 - FAQs Regarding vServer Patching Part Of Exalogic PSU Upgrade

Troubleshooting Guide

Please review Document ID : 1590392.1 - Exalogic Infrastructure PSU Patching - Troubleshooting Guide

References

<NOTE:1314535.1> - Exalogic Patch Set Updates (PSU) Master Note
<NOTE:1571367.1> - Exalogic Infrastructure PSU Upgrade - Known Issues
<NOTE:2187178.1> - Exalogic Infrastructure October 2016 PSU – Fixed Bugs List
<NOTE:2188815.1> - Exalogic NM2-GW Switch Upgrade Guide from v2.0.x to v2.1.6-2
<NOTE:2156050.1> - Known Issues for Exalogic 2.0.6.2.X Patch Set Updates
<NOTE:2197121.1> - FAQ: Is LDAP Authentication In Exalogic Infiniband Switch's ILOM Available ?

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