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  • 1.  AIX OS security patching

    Posted Sun April 20, 2008 03:44 AM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    I have not patched my AIX system since the beginning.(2006) A few queries about AIX patching
    (1) Where can I find all the different patches for AIX Operating system?
    (2) Is it necessary to apply all of these patches?
    (3) How can I access if the patch are necessary ?
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  • 2.  Re: AIX OS security patching

    Posted Sun April 20, 2008 11:30 AM

    Originally posted by: orphy


    Since you haven't patched for a while, I suggest going with the latest TL and go from there. This of course assumes that your applications are compatible/certified to run at that TL. Some apps are very picky so you need to make sure TL'ing doesn't break their supports.

    1. http://www-933.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/main/pseries/aix
    2. usually no but typically wouldn't hurt
    3. If you don't know whether you need a patch, it's usually not necessary.
    Orphy
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