Solaris Versions, Maintenance Updates, and Patch Clusters

Solaris Versions

FEMIS v1.5.3 was tested on Solaris 8 operating systems using the latest recommended patch cluster.

FEMIS v1.5 was tested on both Solaris 7 and 8 operating systems using the latest recommended patch cluster.

Maintenance Updates

FEMIS was not tested on any particular Maintenance Update of Solaris. Conflicts with Solaris Maintenance Updates and FEMIS are not anticipated, if an EOC desires to install a current stable Maintenance Update.

Patch Clusters

Because all operating systems require patches to improve security and fix bugs, PNNL strongly recommends installing Sun's Solaris patch clusters. The Solaris patch clusters do not always include all patches that may be preferred for complete system functionality. Individual patch README files contain additional information regarding related patches that may be desired for complete fixes to reported problems. Additionally, certain hardware platforms may require specific patches that are not included in the patch cluster. Please consult Sun Solaris documentation, specifically installation release notes, and Sun's Web site sunsolve.sun.com for further information.

The latest patch cluster is strongly recommended as a minimum patch set for each system. This cluster is typically updated twice a month by Sun Microsystems. Refresh installations of the patch cluster are recommended on a periodic basis particularly for security enhancements.

If the patch cluster is not available, the following five Solaris 7 patches or later versions, must be installed for FEMIS v1.5 and v1.5.3. Use showrev -p to list your existing patches.

• Kernel patch – 106541-10 or greater (requires quiescent system – see README)
• Patchadd/patchrm patch – 107171-05
• Cron patch – 107451-02
• fsck patch – 107544-03
• X Input & Output Method patch – 107636-03 or greater
• xntpd daemon 64 Bit – 109409-03

Last modified: 04/04/2003 Security & Privacy Pagemaster: Sharon Johnson