Consider the following software changes that are performed manually on a Linux server:
1. Changes for Linux kernel firewall configuration
2. Changes for custom performance monitoring tools
3. Changes for security scan tools
4. Changes for Linux system performance optimization
Which of the software changes listed are permitted on Exadata Storage Servers?
A.
1, 2, 3, and 4
B.
only 3
C.
none
D.
only 2
E.
only 1 and 2
F.
only 2 and 3
Explanation:
1: The Storage Server Patch is responsible for keeping our cell nodes always up-todate, fixing possible problems, and this patch includes different component patches, like kernel
patches, firmware, operation system, etc… for the Storage Server.
Incorrect:
3,4: security scan tools changes and Linux system performance optimization changes would be on
the database server.
c
Answer is E ( Only 1 &2 )
C. NONE
E
C
Metalink: Is it acceptable / supported to install additional or 3rd party software on Exadata machines and how to check for conflicts? (Doc ID 1541428.1)
Docs: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E50790_01/doc/doc.121/e51953/intro.htm#DBMSO21342
Oracle Exadata Rack Restrictions
Oracle Exadata Storage Server Software and the operating systems cannot be modified, and customers cannot install any additional software or agents on the Exadata Storage Servers.
Customers cannot update the firmware directly on the Exadata Storage Servers. The firmware is updated as part of an Exadata Storage Server patch.
C int the link provided by anonym you can read:
Oracle Exadata Storage Server Software and the operating systems cannot be modified, and customers cannot install any additional software or agents on the Exadata Storage Servers.
C is correct anwser