joshic_at_mahindrabt.com wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> OS: Solaris 8 (64-bit)
> Oracle Version : 9.2.0.4 / 9.2.0.6 (Enterprise Edition)
>
> I need to perform a task that I know is not supported by Oracle but I
> think is possible.
>
> <Summary>
> Can we create a separate Oracle installation simply by copying
> binaries? If so what are the steps involved? What are the risks?
> </Summary>
>
> Please read on for details.
>
> We have a 9.2.0.4 software installation on the Solaris server. My task
> is to create a separate 9.2.0.6 installation on the same server under a
> different Oracle_Home and point some of the existing databases to it.
>
> Normally, I would either:
>
> A. Install the 9.2.0.6 software directly under separate home, upgrade
> the specified databases and set/modify apporpriate environment
> variables for the database.
>
> or, if that is not available:
>
> B. Installer 9.2.0.x (where x < 6) software under a separate home,
> apply the 9.2.0.6 patch on that home and upgrade DBs etc.
>
> The problem is that currently I only have the installers for 9.2.0.6
> patch. I don't have any full-fledged installers for 9i R2. My belief is
> that patch has be applied on a existing installation and is not useful
> on its own.
>
> I am thinking of trying the following:
>
> A. Shutdown all the databases.
> B. Copy the binaries to a separate directory.
> C. Start OUI. Provide a new Home name and the directory path created in
> step B.
> D. Install the patch on the new Home.
>
> The question here is will it work? Will the inventory get updated
> correctly by copying of binaries? Are there any additional steps I need
> to follow?
>
> Awaiting your opinion.
>
> Thanks & regards,
> Charu.
>
The inventory location is recorded in the inventory.loc (or similar)
often found in /etc or /var/opt/oracle. Copy binaries and Inventory,
modify oratab.
/Svend
Received on Sat Mar 26 2005 - 08:47:09 CST
