Re: Is this serious?

Vladimir,

You can disagree as much as you like, but acoording to Oracle's own definitions 8.1.7 *is* a maintenance release (chapter 1 Migration Guide rel. 8.1.7).

All Sybrand wanted to say (I suppose) is that *because* it's a maintenance release upgrading is quite easy. It is *not* a migration as it would have been if you come from for example rel 7.x.

regards,
Peter

"Vladimir M. Zakharychev" <bob_at_dpsp-yes.com> schreef in bericht news:al4hc5$qo9$1_at_babylon.agtel.net...
> "Sybrand Bakker" <gooiditweg_at_sybrandb.demon.nl> wrote in message
> news:c3eanucg76e2ik9hfu4m6phqojupqio48k_at_4ax.com...
> > If your database is not badly fragmented there is no need to create a
> > new database, as 8.1.7 is a maintenance release, you can install it
> > safely (provided you do make backups) over 8.1.5
>
> Well, I totally disagree that 8i Release 3 is 'maintenance' release. It
> introduced quite a few new features compared to Release 1 and even
> Release 2 - just check "what's new" sections in 8.1.7 docs. :)
>
> You need to excercise upgrade with caution, strictly follow migration
> docs and notes and make yourself familiar with all 8.1.5 to 8.1.7
> migration issues and workarounds published on MetaLink. And
> of course, have a full cold backup of the database and copy of original
> $ORACLE_HOME handy in case something goes wrong, so that you
> can easily revert to previous state. MetaLink note 133920.1 has a
> complete checklist for manual upgrades, recommended reading if you
> want to upgrade manually.
>
> And you cannot install 8.1.7 over 8.1.5 into the same home without
> deinstalling 8.1.5 first - OUI won't let you. Either install into new home
> (and then you can skip copying original Oracle home) or deinstall 8.1.5
> and then install 8.1.7 where previous version used to be.
>
> Corrections and additions welcome.
>
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Received on Wed Sep 04 2002 - 04:56:43 CDT