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1Z0-485 · Question #42

Identify two ways to reduce the risks associated with the software updates that are performed on a production Exadata system.

The correct answer is B. Test on an Exadata system that is identical to the production system first. D. Patch on the standby system first by using Data Guard Standby First Patch Apply. Patch Installation and Testing 1. Review patch documentation README and referenced Support Notes 2. (B) Validate in test environment Verify patch installation (HealthCheck Note 1070954.1) ?Verify functionality and performance Define and test fallback plans 3. Apply in…

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Question

Identify two ways to reduce the risks associated with the software updates that are performed on a production Exadata system.

Options

  • APatch all systems at once instead of one at a time.
  • BTest on an Exadata system that is identical to the production system first.
  • CUpdating an engineered system has no risk.
  • DPatch on the standby system first by using Data Guard Standby First Patch Apply.
  • ECreate a system-wide firmware and software snapshot first.

How the community answered

(18 responses)
  • A
    6% (1)
  • B
    78% (14)
  • C
    6% (1)
  • E
    11% (2)

Explanation

Patch Installation and Testing 1. Review patch documentation README and referenced Support Notes 2. (B) Validate in test environment Verify patch installation (HealthCheck Note 1070954.1) ?Verify functionality and performance Define and test fallback plans 3. Apply in production environment (D) Data Guard Standby-First Patch Apply Monitor for regressions Support Note 1262380.1

Topics

#software patching#Data Guard Standby First#patch risk reduction#system snapshot

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