hpuxrac wrote:
> aman.oracle.dba wrote:
>
>>To apply patch 9.2.0.6 on 9.2.0.1.
>>Do we have to apply all patches between them means 1st 9.2.0.2 then
>>9.2.0.3 then 9.2.0.4 then 9.2.0.5 and then 9.2.0.6. Or can I do it
>>directly. on windows XP
>
>
> Patchesets are cumulative. If you put on 9.2.0.6 then anything prior
> is taken care of ( either the patchset includes the earlier fixes or
> supercedes them ).
>
> Instead of 9.2.0.6 I would think of 9.2.0.8 it's more current and has
> been relatively stable at my shop.
>
> You need an active oracle support contract to download patchsets and
> patches. You do this via metalink ( oracle online support ) at
> www.oracle.com . There's a built in search utility from the metalink
> Patches & Updates browser tab that let's you search and identify ( then
> download ) the ones you need.
>
> Each has a readme file along with oracle note identifiers and you
> should take the time to research all of this information before even
> thinking about applying it to any systems.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
but why in the world would you upgrade to a version that is being desupported in
6 months??? (9i - all versions are being desupported Jul-2007)
--
Michael Austin.
Database Consultant
Received on Sat Jan 06 2007 - 16:31:58 CST
