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Patch for Oracle Linux User's Guide
BigFix® Patches for Oracle Linux provides an automated, simplified patching process that is administered from a single console. It gives you unified, near real-time visibility and enforcement to deploy and manage patches to all Oracle Linux endpoints.
Overview
BigFix® Patches for Oracle Linux keeps your Linux™ clients current with the latest updates and service packs.
Site applicability matrix
The various features of Patches for Oracle Linux apply differently for each Oracle Linux site.

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- Patch for Oracle Linux User's Guide
  BigFix® Patches for Oracle Linux provides an automated, simplified patching process that is administered from a single console. It gives you unified, near real-time visibility and enforcement to deploy and manage patches to all Oracle Linux endpoints.
  - Overview
    BigFix® Patches for Oracle Linux keeps your Linux™ clients current with the latest updates and service packs.
    - Supported architecture, erratas, and repositories
      The various features of Patches for Oracle Linux apply differently for each Oracle Linux site.
    - Site applicability matrix
      The various features of Patches for Oracle Linux apply differently for each Oracle Linux site.
    - Fixlet fields
  - Setup
  - Using Patches for Oracle Linux
  - Manage YUM transactions
  - Manage custom repositories
    Use the Oracle Linux Custom Repository Management dashboard to register and manage repositories.
  - Frequently Asked Questions
    Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about Patch for Oracle Enterprise Linux.
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Site applicability matrix

The various features of Patches for Oracle Linux apply differently for each Oracle Linux site.

The following matrix shows the Patches for Oracle Linux features that apply for each Oracle Linux site.

Table 1. Applicable features for each Patches for Oracle Linux site
BigFix site	Custom Repository Management dashboard	YUM Transaction History dashboard
Patches for Oracle Linux 6	Applicable	Applicable
Patches for Oracle Linux 7	Applicable	Applicable
Patches for Oracle Linux 8	Applicable	Applicable