Re: Patching terminology

From: Mladen Gogala <no_at_email.here.invalid>
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:18:57 +0000 (UTC)
Message-ID: <pan.2010.04.28.19.18.55_at_email.here.invalid>

On Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:52:23 -0400, Chuck wrote:

> What is the difference between CPU, PSU, PSE, and MLR? I see all of
> these terms in the MOS (My Oracle Support) patching recommendations but
> no explanations.
>
> I know what a PSU and CPU are. CPU="Critical Patch Update" and it
> includes only security related patches. PSU="Patch Set Update" and it
> includes the most recent CPU plus additional non-security bug fixes.
>
> What are PSE's and MLR's though and how do I know if I really need them?
>
> Also I thought Oracle said once you start applying PSU's to an oracle
> home you should not revert back to CPU's, however in my OMS home I've
> applied PSU's, yet the patch recommendations both in Grid Control and
> MOS are recommending the latest CPU. Do I have it backwards? Is it ok to
> go from PSU to CPU but not CPU to PSU?

You forgot the Metalink Internet Link Format, MILF for short.

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