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Old 02-06-2009
advice on patching
Hi..

I have 3 t5120s, with 4,2,2 zones respctively. All 3 systems are Solaris 10 and the zones too.

I would like to pach these systems. Can some one tell me best policies on patching such systems with zone. I assume only global zones will have to be patched and then non global zones get patched automatically but extra time involved..while I do not have to do anything specifically to non global zones with regards to patching them..

Also I hope using patch cluster for patching these systems (in run level 1 ) should do like a stand alone system with no zones..

how much time would it take for patching zone systems, I assume total patch install will be time for 1 machine x number of zones..


Any advice in patching systems with zones is appreciated!

Thanks
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Old 02-06-2009
hth:

System Administration Guide: Solaris Containers-Resource Management and Solaris Zones - Sun Microsystems
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Old 02-07-2009
Applying Patches on a Solaris System With Zones Installed (System Administration Guide: Solaris Containers-Resource Management and Solaris Zones) - Sun Microsystems
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