Issue: Issue occurs when ppm needed to be applied from a machine which doesnt support x windows. Resolution: Use UpdateManager's console option
Installing a ppm in console mode
1. Execute command 'UpdateManager.bat\UpdateManager.sh -c' from <OpManager home>/bin. eg. > sh UpdateManager.sh -c 2. It will prompt for the 3 options. Type 'i' to install. 3. It will prompt for patch file to install. 'Enter the patch file to install:' (Enter the full path of the file - filename with absolute path) and then press enter. 4. This will install the ppm/hotfix/servicepack.
Uninstalling a ppm in console mode
1. Execute command 'UpdateManager.bat\UpdateManager.sh -c' from <OpManager home>/bin. eg. > sh UpdateManager.sh -c
2. It will prompt for the 3 options. Type 'u' to uninstall. 3. It will list down the service pack installed and a number to map the service packs. 4. Select the requried number to uninstall and press enter. 5. This should uninstall the service pack successfully.