Chapter 14. Patch Console Commands
The patch commands allow you to download, install, and manage patches.
Patches contain a discreet set of bundles intended to update a standalone container. Each patch includes the following metadata:
- the patch name
- a description of the patch
- the list of bundles included in the patch
The basic procedure applying a patch is:
- You receive a notice from customer support that a patch is available.
- Using the URL provided by customer support, you download the patch using the patch:add command.This command downloads an archive file, unzips the archive, and puts the relevant JAR files under the container's
system/directory. The patch does not overwrite any of the existing JAR files and the patch is not actually installed until you run thepatch:installcommand. - You install the patch using the patch:install command.
- If you notice that the patch is causing issues, you can remove it using the patch:rollback command.
Important
These commands are not suitable for use with containers that are part of a fabric. They are only for use in applying patches to standalone containers.
Type
patch: then press Tab at the prompt to view the available commands.
14.1. patch:add, download
Abstract
download a patch file from a remote location and places the relevant JAR files in the container's
system directory
Synopsis
patch:add [
--help
] [
--bundles
] {
URL
}
Arguments
Table 14.1, “patch:add Arguments” describes the command's arguments.
| Argument | Interpretation |
|---|---|
--help | Displays the online help for this command. |
--bundles | List the bundles included in the patch. |
| URL | Specifies the URL from which the patch is downloaded. |
