Re: [cobalt-users] (no subject)

[Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Austin Chapman wrote:

> The download updates page says to install updates from top to bottom.

Here's what it say in my browser:

> Downloads should be applied from the bottom of the page
> to the top, as they must be applied in chronlogical order.
> Application of these patches in improper order will likely
> result in problems with the Sun Cobalt? product.

> But is
> there a way to determine which updates have already been installed.

There's a list on your RaQ admin site under "Maintenance | Install
Software".  While it's in alphabetical order rather than date installed
order, you can still find what you need.

> I looked
> at the installed software on my box but they do not appear to be in
> chronological order...... If I look at the "dates" and find the last one
> applied, it it safe to begin from there.

I print out the cobalt site and check things off as I install them; then
I have a list of what's installed as it looks on the website.

> Also, if I start applying all updates from the bottom will it alert me if an
> update has already been applied.

I don't remember; it's been a while since I made the mistake.

Updating a server should never be done in "non-thinking" mode.  Some
companies, including mine, offer monthly services that include
installing all updates as part of the service, or are willing to do it
on a one-time basis if necessary to bring a machine up to date.  In fact
I've (carefully) brought three systems up-to-date so far this month.

Jeff
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