Identify two ways to reduce the risks associated with the software updates that are performed on a
production Exadata system.
A.
Patch all systems at once instead of one at a time.
B.
Test on an Exadata system that is identical to the production system first.
C.
Updating an engineered system has no risk.
D.
Patch on the standby system first by using Data Guard Standby First Patch Apply.
E.
Create a system-wide firmware and software snapshot first.
Explanation:
Patch Installation and Testing
Guidelines
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
• Automate
• Define and test fallback plans
3. Apply in production environment
• (D) Data Guard Standby-First Patch Apply
• Monitor for regressions
Support Note 1262380.1
B,D