Re: Patching terminology
From: joel garry <joel-garry_at_home.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:05:47 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <be59163d-500a-4a98-b361-238a52b8de39_at_n37g2000prc.googlegroups.com>
On Apr 28, 12:18 pm, Mladen Gogala <n..._at_email.here.invalid> wrote:
> 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.
>
> --http://mgogala.byethost5.com
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:05:47 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <be59163d-500a-4a98-b361-238a52b8de39_at_n37g2000prc.googlegroups.com>
On Apr 28, 12:18 pm, Mladen Gogala <n..._at_email.here.invalid> wrote:
> 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.
>
> --http://mgogala.byethost5.com
And My Oracle Hell Executable Links, MOHEL in your shorts.
jg
-- _at_home.com is bogus. ...not much, but he gets tips.Received on Wed Apr 28 2010 - 15:05:47 CDT