Re: Solaris Cluster Patches & Oracle Executable

Lisa,

I don't know when you first started ;-) but for last 15 years make command never failed on me to relink Oracle binaries, granted that proper makefile is being used. There were some issues with missing libraries here and there like recently problem with libdm after removing Data Mining payable options, but usually it a straightforward starting from Oracle 6, if memory serves me right. I agree that Oracle 5 had some issues though ;-)

PS: and if something fails symfind script from $ORACLE_HOME/bin is a good tool to start troubleshooting with.

--romas

On 2/8/08, Koivu, Lisa <Lisa.Koivu_at_starwoodvo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Mike,
>
>
>
> If I remember right, the January 2008 CPU initiated a relink. I'll be
> propagating that patchset to production next week.
>
>
>
> I'm so glad it's scripted now. When I first started, I remember it was
> always a big deal to relink. Maybe the dba I worked with was paranoid and
> he passed it on to me. J
>
>
>
> Lisa
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* Mike Rothouse [mailto:mrothouse_at_gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Friday, February 08, 2008 1:00 PM
> *To:* oracle-l
> *Cc:* Koivu, Lisa; roman.podshivalov_at_gmail.com
> *Subject:* Re: Solaris Cluster Patches & Oracle Executable
>
>
>
> As Romas mentioned Metalink Note 131321.1, I also see there is automatic
> linking under certain conditions.
>
> "Relinking occurs automatically under these circumstances:
> - An Oracle product has been installed with an Oracle provided installer.
> - An Oracle patch set has been applied via an Oracle provided installer."
>
> Would this include the quarterly Critical Patch Updates? Just wondering
> if relinking will occur at some point in the future that you would need to
> be aware of so as not to encounter problems.
>
> Mike
>
> On Feb 8, 2008 9:45 AM, Roman Podshivalov <roman.podshivalov_at_gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
>
>
> Even though Metalink note 131321.1 says you have to relink after OS
> patches based on vendor requirements, we usually do so only after major OS
> upgrades like Solaris 8 -> Solaris 10. It's more a safety measure than a
> requirement because usually all OS libraries are utilized by Oracle as
> dynamic objects. You can run ldd command on $ORACLE_HOME/bin/oracle to
> check this out.
>
>
>
> --romas
>
>
>
> This electronic message transmission contains information from the Company
> that may be proprietary, confidential and/or privileged. The information is
> intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity named above. If you
> are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying or
> distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If
> you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify the
> sender immediately by replying to the address listed in the "From:" field.
>

--
http://www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l