Re: Patch 10.2.0.1 to 10.2.04 on AIX

From: Karl Arao <karlarao_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:31:23 +0800
Message-ID: <12ee65600910210831u39a0d959k3614d08e0041d451_at_mail.gmail.com>

I don't think there will be an issue. But still you have to verify.

What AIX version are you in now? And what maintenance level? The reason is, I've encountered a patching scenario before where the database version is 10.2.0.2 and there's an IO Interoperability issue between IBM ML05 and higher and Oracle DB. Those issues are what you should watch out for.

These metalink notes will guide you..

Minimum Software Versions and Patches Required to Support Oracle Products on IBM pSeries

Doc ID: Note:282036.1

Additional Steps Required To Upgrade IBM JDK On IBM iSeries

Doc ID: Note:457287.1

Questions regarding Oracle database upgrades on AIX

Doc ID: Note:223521.1

PAR: MATRIX IBM AIX for Oracle RDBMS Compatibility

Doc ID: Note:41984.1

And if your coming from a Linux background these quick guides will be very helpful

Quick Reference: Linux or Solaris to AIX http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/resources/systems_p_os_aix_whitepapers_pdf_solaris_linux_aix_mapping.pdf

Quick Reference: Linux to AIX
https://www-03.ibm.com/systems/resources/systems_p_os_aix_whitepapers_pdf_linuxaix.pdf