Patches and Updates

Patches and Updates

Patching Information

    Attention Update Manager and Signed Patch Users
    The current Sun object signing certificate is being replaced by a new signing certificate in early January 2009. Patches released after this point will be signed using this new cert.
    Please see the Signed Patch Documentation for the latest information and updates.

    Solaris Software Updates Entitlement Access Policy
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Knowledge-based software update services for Solaris and Linux
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Free Scripted Patch Tools
Information on using wget for http download including example download script
Auxiliary Files
    » CHECKSUM file
    » The patchdiag.xref File  
(Detailed information on patchdiag.xref)
 
Patch Documents and Articles
 
Documents relating to Updating / Patching
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  » Interim Diagnostics / Relief Custom Software
  » Patch Rejuvenation Process
  » Accelerating Solaris Kernel patch releases
  » Solaris Patch Testing Overview
  » Patching Strategy
 
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