lyxx09_at_gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I want to know, what type of diff. patches are available in Oracle
> RDBMS.
>
> I could not search this question on this forum.
>
> My understanding is
>
> 1 Binary Patch -
>
> If we want to upgrade the oracle software from 10.2.0.1 to 10.2.0.3
> For this we need to download the binary patch and this
> can be installed on existing software using OUI only -
>
>
> Ques 1 - Is there any way to know the exact patch no if i want
> to upgrade my database from x.x.0.1 to x.x.0.2
> Normally, first I search on internet and get the patch
> no.
> then I download from metalink. I checked under patches
> tab also but could not figure out.
>
>
> 2 - Database Patch -
>
> I just heard this term from one DBA that database patches
> are there to fix a specifically a bug.
>
> Ques2 - I do not have any idea like they in come in which form ..
> is this an sql file .. or what ...
>
> And what is they way to check what patches have
> been applied to a particular database ?
>
>
>
> 3 - Interim Patch -
>
> Since 9.2.0 we can apply the interim patches using Opatch.
>
> Ques 3 - No idea, they are there to fix what type of problems ...
> and prior to 9i, they were come in which way . ?
>
> 4 - CPU Patch -
>
>
> Oracle quarterly releases cpu patches to fix the security fixes.
>
> Ques 4 - Are CPU patches cumulative ?
>
>
>
> Is there any other type of patches available, I would be thankful if
> someone can help me to
> understand or just can re-direct to any link available.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Lyxx
Go http://metalink.oracle.com
Search for patches
They are what they are and come with installation instructions
Most, if not all, are cumulative.
9i is in desupport.
--
Daniel A. Morgan
University of Washington
damorgan_at_x.washington.edu (replace x with u to respond)
Puget Sound Oracle Users Group
www.psoug.org
Received on Sun Nov 04 2007 - 13:40:12 CST
