How to apply a custom hotfix without the ZIP file

Issue

• I need to apply a hotfix to a custom environment but have not downloaded the hotfix file previously.
• I need to install a SaaS hotfix in my local environment.

Environment

• Liferay DXP 7.4
• Quarterly Releases
• SaaS, PaaS, Self-Hosted.

Resolution

• You can use the Patching Tool directly to download and install the hotfix. 
  • From your Liferay installation directory, run this command:

    ./patching-tool.sh install <hotfix-name>

  • For example:

    ./patching-tool.sh install hotfix-xx

  • The hotfix binary will be downloaded to the folder patching-tool/patches as usual.
  • Important: Hotfix will be specific for each Liferay version obtained from the current installation.
• Alternatively, open a support ticket and request the desired hotfix.