Re: Do you ask the question: How do I work with Oracle Support....?

The first quick reply from support was that I should download a patch for 10.2.0.4

:(

The second quick reply from support was that I should download a patch for IBM AIX

:( :(

Finally they had to create the request for the MLR ... if only they read the information we provide in the SR.

:(

On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 8:33 PM, David Fitzjarrell <oratune_at_yahoo.com> wrote:
> It's been my observation that the Oracle Support analysts aren't really
> different from us (outside of the access they have to  internal documents we
> can't see) so the comment that support experiences are a 'crap shoot' is
> preety much on-target.  You can get an analyst who knows Oracle well or you
> can get one that may not know as much as you do (which is  not a slam, just
> an observation).  I've had great experiences with Oracle support personnel
> and I've had dismal experiences as well.
>
> You pay  your money, you take your chances.  :D
>
> David Fitzjarrell
>
>
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> From: Michael McMullen <ganstadba_at_hotmail.com>
> To: oracle-l_at_freelists.org
> Sent: Tue, April 12, 2011 10:48:21 AM
> Subject: RE: Do you ask the question: How do I work with Oracle Support....?
>
>
>
> I’ve always suspected that this was just a way for agents to meet their
> targets. Answer in a certain timeframe but don’t help,
>
> ________________________________
>
>
>
> Poor experiences: Several of these:  spend 1-2 hours carefully documenting a
> problem,
>
> and then get a phone call asking to explain what was wrong.  I can't tell
> you how many
>
> times I have been asked a question that was clearly shown in the uploaded
> documentation.
>
> (This is not just an Oracle problem, but an industry problem - seen it
> elsewhere as well)
>
>
>
> Jared Still
> Certifiable Oracle DBA and Part Time Perl Evangelist
> Oracle Blog: http://jkstill.blogspot.com
> Home Page: http://jaredstill.com
>
>

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