SAP Kernel Update - Instructions

[Former Member]

Hello,

I decided to open this thread in way to find some advices, concerns, in doing a SAP Kernel Update activity in a Solaris platform with Oracle DB (11.2g). I already did a lot of SAP Kernel Updates in other platforms, like Windows or Linux (RHEL) and now I need to update a SAP Kernel in Solaris platform. I would know if the process of doing this activity is the same like in Linux platforms, for instance, after the substitution/replacement of all kernel files to the new ones, is necessary to run (as 'root') the ./saproot.sh <SID> inside the /sapmnt/<SID>/exe path?!

Can you give more recommendations please?!

Thank you in advance,

samid

[former_member188883 · Accepted solution]

Hi Samid,

SAP kernel update process is same across all platforms. Only you need to take care of relevant binaries while downloading.

Regards,

Deepak Kori

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Ok Deepak Kori,

But can you confirm that is necessary make the adjustment of permissions after the replacement of kernel files with the commands (log on as user 'root'):

cd /sapmnt/<SID>/exe
./saproot.sh <SID>

Am I right?

BR,

samid

[former_member188883 · Accepted solution]

Hi Samid,

You have to execute the saproot.sh script to configure the ownership and permissions of some kernel files, including saposcol.

This is required for each kernel update on any SAP supported platform.

Regards,

Deepak Kori

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Ok Deepak Kori, thank you, tell me one more thing, that standard procedure of doing a kernel update is contemplated in some SAP guide or a sap note? (I only know the sap note 19466)

Thank you

samid

[former_member188883 · Accepted solution]

Hi Samid,

You are referring to very correct note on Kernel update.

Additionall information could be located on SAP help site. http://help.sap.com.

Regards,

Deepak Kori