The ability to create a custom software image (Database and Grid Infrastructure) with all the required patches bundled together and certified in the customer environment will allow developers and database administrators to build an approved and reusable "gold image".

For more information, see:

• Manage Software Images
• Using the Console to Create Oracle Database Home on Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer
• Using the Console to Perform Update Operation on a Database Home
• Using the Console to Perform Grid Infrastructure Updates
• Using the Console to Enable Data Guard on an Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer System