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Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 06:03:21 -0800
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From: "O'Neill, Sean" <Sean.ONeill@organon.ie>
Subject: 8.1.7 patch it up?
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I'm administering a number of production databases (mixture of standard and
enterprise editions) most of which are version 8.1.7.0.0 on Windows NT and
2000.  All are functioning fine and I have no issues. 

I'm considering patching (to 8.1.7.4) some if not all databases and just
want to know if this is an absolute must if all systems are currently
running fine.   In other words does "if its not broken, don't fix it" apply?


Also, I'm considering implementing RMAN in the near future and am wondering
if there are significant issues with this on the unpatched 8.1.7 database. 

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Seán O' Neill
Organon (Ireland) Ltd.
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