Why Upgrade with OCI Leapp?

Moving from Oracle Linux 7 to 8, or 8 to 9, can feel like a daunting task-especially when you’re juggling production workloads and critical services. The OCI Leapp utility turns that complexity into a simple, controlled process. It analyzes your current system state, identifies potential compatibility issues, and produces an actionable report before the actual upgrade begins. By doing so, it gives administrators confidence that mission-critical databases, web servers, and custom applications will transition smoothly to newer, more secure, and better-performing Linux versions.

What makes OCI Leapp stand out is its focus on automation combined with an intuitive “answer file” workflow. Rather than performing a fresh installation or manually migrating each package, you can run one command that handles the entire upgrade cycle: preupgrade, then upgrade, then post-check. This streamlined approach not only saves time but also reduces the chances of errors and unsupported packages slipping through unnoticed.

In practice, OCI Leapp is especially useful for beginners and experienced system admins alike because it bundles a set of checks and recommendations that can be customized on the fly. You’ll get detailed logs in /var/log/leapp, including JSON reports, plain-text summaries, and an answer file that you can edit to tweak module selections or package replacements.

For teams that rely on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) compute instances-whether you’re a small business, a large enterprise, or a public sector organization-the ability to upgrade from one major Linux release to the next with minimal downtime is invaluable. The “OCI Leapp” process lets you keep uptime high while keeping configuration drift under control.

Before you dive into any upgrade activity, it’s wise to test everything in a staging environment that has a sufficient boot-volume backup. That way, you’ll avoid surprises and can verify the upgrade outcome before pushing it to production. Read more about OCI Leapp Upgrade for OCI Compute Instances for a deeper dive into the prerequisites.

Preparing Your System

All upgrade processes begin with a solid foundation. That means that you must first verify your package inventory, ensure your network is stable, and confirm that all critical services are running on the target node. The OCI Leapp utility will work inside the existing Oracle Linux installation, so it’s essential to run a quick health check before you begin.

Inventory & Health Check

• Run sudo yum list -q to gather the current package list and verify that all packages are up-to-date.
• Validate that the boot volume has sufficient free space-an empty 10?GB buffer is recommended for a smooth upgrade.
• Check connectivity between the target node and your network gateway, ensuring low latency and high throughput.

The check should be performed in OCI Compute instances that are running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. It’s not just about operating system changes; you also need to understand what services will run while each state (… )

Documentation & Support Resources

• Oracle documentation is “Oracle Linux Support Lifespan” and the official documentation for “OCI Leapp“

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  H4: Interpreting the report
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  Why Upgrade with OCI Leapp?

  The move from Oracle Linux 7 or 8 to the next major release can feel like a daunting task-especially when you’re juggling production workloads and critical services. The OCI Leapp utility turns that complexity into a controlled, automated process. It analyzes your current system state, identifies potential compatibility issues, and produces an actionable report before the actual upgrade begins.

  What makes OCI Leapp stand out is its focus on automation combined with an intuitive “answer file” workflow. Rather than performing a fresh installation or manually migrating each package, you can run one command that handles the entire upgrade cycle: preupgrade, then upgrade, then post-check. This streamlined approach not only saves time but also reduces the chances of errors and unsupported packages slipping through unnoticed.

  In practice, OCI Leapp is especially useful for beginners and experienced system admins alike because it bundles a set of checks and recommendations that can be customized on the fly. You’ll get detailed logs in /var/log/leapp, including JSON reports, plain-text summaries, and an answer file that you can edit to tweak module selections or package replacements.

  For teams that rely on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) compute instances-whether you’re a small business, a large enterprise, or a public sector organization-the ability to upgrade from one major Linux release to the next with minimal downtime is invaluable. The “OCI Leapp” process lets you keep uptime high while keeping configuration drift under control.

  Before you dive into any upgrade activity, it’s wise to test everything in a staging environment that has a sufficient boot-volume backup. That way, you’ll avoid surprises and can verify the upgrade outcome before pushing it to production. Read more about OCI Leapp Upgrade for OCI Compute Instances for a deeper dive into the prerequisites.

  Preparing Your System

  All upgrade processes begin with a solid foundation. That means that you must first verify your package inventory, ensure your network is stable, and confirm that all critical services are running on the target node. The OCI Leapp utility will work inside the existing Oracle Linux installation, so it’s essential to run a quick health check before you begin.

  Inventory & Health Check

  • Run sudo yum list -q to gather the current package list and verify that all packages are up-to-date.
  • Validate that the boot volume has sufficient free space-an empty 10?GB buffer is recommended for a smooth upgrade.
  • Check connectivity between the target node and your network gateway, ensuring low latency and high throughput.

  The check should be performed in OCI Compute instances that are running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. It’s not just about operating system changes; you also need to understand what services will run while each state (… )

  Documentation & Support Resources

  • Oracle documentation is “Oracle Linux Support Lifespan” and the official documentation for “OCI Leapp“.

  After reading the OCI Leapp documentation, I’ll be happy to share a step-by-step guide that covers all the key phases of an upgrade.

  The Preupgrade Phase

  Once you’ve read the ?”pre-orchestrated” “-oci”-exposed-to-the-… … … …” in the official docs, you’ll know exactly which sub-commands are required to prepare your system for an upgrade. The OCI Leapp preupgrade check will evaluate the current state of all modules and generate a log that can be reviewed before the actual change is executed.

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    Why Upgrade with OCI Leapp?

    The migration from Oracle Linux 7 or 8 to the next major release can feel like a daunting task-especially when you’re juggling production workloads and critical services. The OCI Leapp utility turns that complexity into a controlled, automated process. It analyzes your current system state, identifies potential compatibility issues, and produces an actionable report before the actual upgrade begins.

    What makes OCI Leapp stand out is its focus on automation combined with an intuitive “answer file” workflow. Rather than performing a fresh installation or manually migrating each package, you can run one command that handles the entire upgrade cycle: preupgrade, then upgrade, then post-check. This streamlined approach not only saves time but also reduces the chances of errors and unsupported packages slipping through unnoticed.

    In practice, OCI Leapp is especially useful for beginners and experienced system admins alike because it bundles a set of checks and recommendations that can be customized on the fly. You’ll get detailed logs in /var/log/leapp, including JSON reports, plain-text summaries, and an answer file that you can edit to tweak module selections or package replacements.

    For teams that rely on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) compute instances-whether you’re a small business, a large enterprise, or a public sector organization-the ability to upgrade from one major Linux release to the next with minimal downtime is invaluable. The “OCI Leapp” process lets you keep uptime high while keeping configuration drift under control.

    Before you dive into any upgrade activity, it’s wise to test everything in a staging environment that has a sufficient boot-volume backup. That way, you’ll avoid surprises and can verify the upgrade outcome before pushing it to production. Read more about OCI Leapp Upgrade for OCI Compute Instances for a deeper dive into the prerequisites.

    Preparing Your System

    All upgrade processes begin with a solid foundation. That means that you must first verify your package inventory, ensure your network is stable, and confirm that all critical services are running on the target node. The OCI Leapp utility will work inside the existing Oracle Linux installation, so it’s essential to run a quick health check before you begin.

    Inventory & Health Check

    • Run sudo yum list -q to gather the current package list and verify that all packages are up-to-date.
    • Validate that the boot volume has sufficient free space-an empty 10?GB buffer is recommended for a smooth upgrade.
    • Check connectivity between the target node and your network gateway, ensuring low latency and high throughput.

    The check should be performed in OCI Compute instances that are running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. It’s not just about operating system changes; you also need to understand what services will run while each state (… )

    Documentation & Support Resources

    • Oracle documentation is “Oracle Linux Support Lifespan” and the official documentation for “OCI Leapp“.

    After reading the OCI Leapp documentation, I’ll be happy to share a step-by-step guide that covers all the key phases of an upgrade.

    The Preupgrade Phase

    Once you’ve read the ?”pre-orchestrated” “-oci”-exposed-to-the-… … … …” in the official docs, you’ll know exactly which sub-commands are required to prepare your system for an upgrade. The OCI Leapp preupgrade check will evaluate the current state of all modules and generate a log that can be reviewed before the actual change is executed.

    Pre-Check Commands

    • -?sudo leapp preupgrade –oci – … … … … … …

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    Executing the Upgrade

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    2. H3 Benefits
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    5. H3 Inventory & Health Check
    6. H3 Documentation & Support Resources
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    9. H4 Interpreting the report
    10. H3 Customizing the answer file
    11. H2 Executing the Upgrade
    12. H3 Running the upgrade command
    13. H4 Monitoring progress and troubleshooting
    14. H3 Post-Upgrade verification
    15. H2 Conclusion & Next Steps

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      Why Upgrade with OCI Leapp?

      The migration from Oracle Linux 7 or 8 to the next major release can feel like a daunting task-especially when you’re juggling production workloads and critical services. The OCI Leapp utility turns that complexity into a controlled, automated process. It analyzes your current system state, identifies potential compatibility issues, and produces an actionable report before the actual upgrade begins. By integrating all steps into one tool, administrators save time on configuration management, reduce errors, and maintain continuity across services.

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      Benefits

      While many administrators view upgrades as a series of discrete tasks, OCI Leapp treats them as a single workflow. Below are the key benefits you’ll experience when running an upgrade with this tool:

      • The entire process is scripted and repeatable, ensuring that every step follows the same logic.
      • All modules and dependencies are evaluated at once, so you avoid partial upgrades or missing package conflicts.
      • Logs are stored in a readable format, making troubleshooting easier across time zones and teams.

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      Paragraph 3: H3 Key Features

      Key Features

      The OCI Leapp tool offers several advanced capabilities that streamline the upgrade process. It includes a pre-upgrade analysis module, an interactive answer file generator, and a post-upgrade verification suite. These features work together to give you confidence in every phase-from inventory checks to final validation.

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      • Pre-upgrade analysis that maps current packages against the target release.
      • Interactive answer file editor that lets you tweak selections and override defaults.
      • Post-upgrade verification that confirms all services are running correctly after the change.

      Paragraph 4: H2 Preparing Your System

      Preparing Your System

      Before any command is issued, a clear view of what’s currently installed on your node is essential. By verifying inventory, network health, and service status you can avoid surprises during the upgrade cycle.

      Paragraph 5: H3 Inventory & Health Check

      Inventory & Health Check

      The first step in our workflow is to confirm that all packages are up-to-date and that your boot volume has enough free space. On a typical OCI Compute instance, a 10?GB buffer provides ample room for the new release to be installed without throttling.

      • Run sudo yum list -q to gather the current package list and verify that all packages are up-to-date.
      • Validate that the boot volume has sufficient free space-an empty 10?GB buffer is recommended for a smooth upgrade.
      • Check connectivity between the target node and your network gateway, ensuring low latency and high throughput.

      Paragraph 6: H3 Documentation & Support Resources

      Documentation & Support Resources

      Oracle’s official documentation provides both a high-level overview of the OCI Leapp tool and detailed command references. The PDF “Oracle Linux Support Lifespan” covers the entire lifecycle, while the online guide at official OCI Leapp manual details every command and flag you’ll need.

      Paragraph 7: H2 The Preupgrade Phase

      The Preupgrade Phase

      The pre-upgrade phase is where the OCI Leapp tool collects all necessary data to prepare your system for a clean upgrade. In this stage, you will run the sudo leapp preupgrade --oci command and then review the resulting logs before proceeding.

      Paragraph 8: H3 Running the preupgrade command

      Running the preupgrade command

      Execute the following command to generate a detailed report:

      • -?sudo leapp preupgrade –oci – … … … … … …

      Paragraph 9: H4 Interpreting the report

      Interpreting the report

      The output of the pre-upgrade command is written to /var/log/leapp/preupgrade.log. It contains a JSON section that lists all modules, their current status, and any required changes. The file is also parsed by the answer file generator so you can edit it in one place.

      Paragraph 10: H3 Customizing the answer file

      Customizing the answer file

      After the pre-upgrade analysis, you’ll want to confirm that all modules are selected correctly. The OCI Leapp tool will create a default answer file at /var/log/leapp/answerfile. Open it in your favorite editor and adjust the values for the following sections:

      • – os_management_hub_agent_check.confirm=True
      • – osmh_post_check.confirm=True
      • – instant_client_install.confirm=True
      • – remove_pam_pkcs11_module_check.confirm=True

      Paragraph 11: H2 Executing the Upgrade

      Executing the Upgrade

      Once the pre-upgrade report is finalized, it’s time to trigger the actual upgrade. The OCI Leapp tool will perform a full installation of all packages listed in your answer file and write a new log file with upgrade status information.

      Paragraph 12: H3 Running the upgrade command

      Running the upgrade command

      Run the following to start the upgrade process on your target node:

      • -?sudo leapp upgrade –oci – … … … … … …

      Paragraph 13: H4 Monitoring progress and troubleshooting

      Monitoring progress and troubleshooting

      The OCI Leapp utility writes a log to /var/log/leapp/upgrade.log. Open it after the upgrade completes, review the status of each module, and verify that all services are running. If any errors appear, use the logs for quick debugging.

      Paragraph 14: H3 Post-Upgrade verification

      Post-Upgrade verification

      After the upgrade finishes, perform a sanity check to confirm that all critical services-databases, web servers, and custom applications-are operational. The OCI Leapp tool reports on each service’s state in its post-upgrade summary.

      Paragraph 15: H2 Conclusion & Next Steps

      Conclusion & Next Steps

      The OCI Leapp upgrade process is a single, repeatable workflow that reduces manual effort and increases confidence across your team. By following the steps described above, you’ll have a fully upgraded Oracle Linux instance ready for production use in less than an hour. If you need assistance or would like to discuss the details further, feel free to contact support@zmsn.app.

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      Why Upgrade with OCI Leapp?

      The migration from Oracle Linux 7 or 8 to the next major release can feel like a daunting task-especially when you’re juggling production workloads and critical services. The OCI Leapp utility turns that complexity into a controlled, automated process. It analyzes your current system state, identifies potential compatibility issues, and produces an actionable report before the actual upgrade begins. By integrating all steps into one tool, administrators save time on configuration management, reduce errors, and maintain continuity across services.

      The entire workflow is scripted and repeatable, ensuring that every step follows the same logic, while logs are stored in a readable format for easy troubleshooting across time zones and teams.

      This approach eliminates manual intervention between pre-upgrade checks and final deployment, making the entire process more predictable for teams of all sizes. By following the steps described below, you’ll have a fully upgraded Oracle Linux instance ready for production use in less than an hour.

      Benefits

      While many administrators view upgrades as a series of discrete tasks, OCI Leapp treats them as a single workflow. Below are the key benefits you’ll experience when running an upgrade with this tool:

      • The entire process is scripted and repeatable, ensuring that every step follows the same logic.
      • All modules and dependencies are evaluated at once, so you avoid partial upgrades or missing package conflicts.
      • Logs are stored in a readable format, making troubleshooting easier across time zones and teams.

      Key Features

      The OCI Leapp tool offers several advanced capabilities that streamline the upgrade process. It includes a pre-upgrade analysis module, an interactive answer file generator, and a post-upgrade verification suite. These features work together to give you confidence in every phase-from inventory checks to final validation.

      • Pre-upgrade analysis that maps current packages against the target release.
      • Interactive answer file editor that lets you tweak selections and override defaults.
      • Post-upgrade verification that confirms all services are running correctly after the change.

      Preparing Your System

      Before any command is issued, a clear view of what’s currently installed on your node is essential. By verifying inventory, network health, and service status you can avoid surprises during the upgrade cycle.

      Inventory & Health Check

      The first step in our workflow is to confirm that all packages are up-to-date and that your boot volume has enough free space. On a typical OCI Compute instance, a 10?GB buffer provides ample room for the new release to be installed without throttling.

      • Run sudo yum list -q to gather the current package list and verify that all packages are up-to-date.
      • Validate that the boot volume has sufficient free space-an empty 10?GB buffer is recommended for a smooth upgrade.
      • Check connectivity between the target node and your network gateway, ensuring low latency and high throughput.

      Documentation & Support Resources

      Oracle’s official documentation provides both a high-level overview of the OCI Leapp tool and detailed command references. The PDF “Oracle Linux Support Lifespan” covers the entire lifecycle, while the online guide at official OCI Leapp manual details every command and flag you’ll need.

      The Preupgrade Phase

      The pre-upgrade phase is where the OCI Leapp tool collects all necessary data to prepare your system for a clean upgrade. In this stage, you will run the sudo leapp preupgrade --oci command and then review the resulting logs before proceeding.

      Running the preupgrade command

      Execute the following command to generate a detailed report:

      • -?sudo leapp preupgrade –oci – … … … … … …

      Interpreting the report

      The output of the pre-upgrade command is written to /var/log/leapp/preupgrade.log. It contains a JSON section that lists all modules, their current status, and any required changes. The file is also parsed by the answer file generator so you can edit it in one place.

      Customizing the answer file

      After the pre-upgrade analysis, you’ll want to confirm that all modules are selected correctly. The OCI Leapp tool will create a default answer file at /var/log/leapp/answerfile. Open it in your favorite editor and adjust the values for the following sections:

      • – os_management_hub_agent_check.confirm=True
      • – osmh_post_check.confirm=True
      • – instant_client_install.confirm=True
      • – remove_pam_pkcs11_module_check.confirm=True

      Executing the Upgrade

      Once the pre-upgrade report is finalized, it’s time to trigger the actual upgrade. The OCI Leapp tool will perform a full installation of all packages listed in your answer file and write a new log file with upgrade status information.

      Running the upgrade command

      Run the following to start the upgrade process on your target node:

      • -?sudo leapp upgrade –oci – … … … … … …

      Monitoring progress and troubleshooting

      The OCI Leapp utility writes a log to /var/log/leapp/upgrade.log. Open it after the upgrade completes, review the status of each module, and verify that all services are running. If any errors appear, use the logs for quick debugging.

      Post-Upgrade verification

      After the upgrade finishes, perform a sanity check to confirm that all critical services-databases, web servers, and custom applications-are operational. The OCI Leapp tool reports on each service’s state in its post-upgrade summary.

      Conclusion & Next Steps

      The OCI Leapp upgrade process is a single, repeatable workflow that reduces manual effort and increases confidence across your team. By following the steps described above, you’ll have a fully upgraded Oracle Linux instance ready for production use in less than an hour. If you need assistance or would like to discuss the details further, feel free to contact support@zmsn.app.