Applying a hotfix or patch

Procedure

1. Save the hot fix / patch file to any folder on a computer.

   WARNING Save the hot fix / patch file with its original name to avoid problems applying it.

2. On the computer where you saved the file, access and then log on to the management console.
3. Go to Administration → Updates → Product Updates → Hot Fixes / Patches.
4. Browse to locate the hot fix / patch file.
5. Click Upload.

   WARNING To avoid problems uploading the file, do not close the browser or navigate to other screens.

6. If the upload was successful, review the Uploaded System Update Details section.
   This section indicates the build number for the hot fix / patch that you just uploaded and if a restart is required.

   Note You will be redirected to the management console’s logon screen after the update is applied.

7. If a restart is required, finish all tasks on the management console before proceeding.
8. Click Continue to apply the hot fix / patch.

   WARNING To avoid problems applying the hot fix / patch, do not close the browser or navigate to other screens.

   Note If there are problems applying the system update, details will be available in the Hot Fixes / Patches screen, or in the system log if a restart is required.

9. If a restart is required:
   1. Log on to the management console.
   2. Go to Administration → System Logs to check for any problems encountered while applying the hot fix / patch.
   3. Go back to the Hot Fixes / Patches screen.
10. Clear the browser cache. For details, see Clearing the browser cache.
11. Verify that the hot fix / patch displays in the History section as the latest update.
    The system update also appears as the first entry in the Hot fix / patch history table. This table lists all the hot fixes / patches that you have applied or rolled back.