Re: Upgrade from Oracle 9.2.0.1 to Oracle 9.2.0.3

"Ron" <support_at_dbainfopower.com> wrote in message news:<QqWdnRM_cMiwWqzdRVn-vg_at_comcast.com>...
> Hello Kumu,
>
> What is the reason for upgrade? Any specific bugs or issues you
> experience?
>
> You can open TAR as well to get support recommendations for your
> situation.
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> New patches can introduce new problems as you can see,
>
> Regards,
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> Ron
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> "kumu" <forlist2001_at_yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:a44abd39.0402161837.6badb9ed_at_posting.google.com...
> > Hello All,
> > I am trying to upgrade oracle 9.2.0.1 to new patchset 9.2.0.3 or
> > 9.2.0.4. Please recommend which is better 9.2.0.3 or 9.2.0.4?
> >
> > Also I had a bad experience with my development server when applying
> > 9.2.0.3 patchset. Is there anything you recommend before I start
> > again?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Kumu

um, how about security fixes, having a working export utility, or in attempting to avoid brain-dead CBO functionality?

9.2.0.3 was not production grade, IMHO.
9.2.0.4 was a bare minimum patchset on which to migrate to, but that was for our environment.

> New patches can introduce new problems as you can see
and oracle supports' typical first response is to upgrade to the current patchset.

I would prefer to not do battle with solved problems.

Pd Received on Tue Feb 17 2004 - 09:59:47 CST