A kernel update on an OCI Base DB System left the node unreachable after reboot. SSH was gone. The serial console connection was the only way in - but it was blocked by the DEFAULT crypto policy on Oracle Linux 9. Here is how to fix both.
10 vulnerabilities with CVSS score 9 and higher - Oracle Enterprise Manager 24ai needs patching NOW. Step-by-step guide to apply Release Update 10 and the Holistic Patch June 2026.
AutoUpgrade downloads and installs the latest Release Update, Monthly Recommended Patch, and security fixes into a fresh ORACLE_HOME - in two commands.