Memory Issues with Oracle WebLogic Smart Update

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If you need to update Oracle WebLogic 10.3.6 on Solaris / UNIX / Linux with a security patch or service pack, you will likely find yourself using the Oracle Smart Update program.  This program, which is run by executing the script bsu.sh, is usually found in the utils/bsu folder underneath the BEA Home folder. For … Read more

Mailing Attachments from the Terminal Prompt in UNIX and Linux

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Transferring files from a UNIX or Linux server when FTP is not installed can be tricky. In my case, there was a set of log files that I needed to send to someone for analysis. After discovering that FTP was not set up on the server, I decided to try another route: zipping the logs … Read more