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Topic: Database Administration >> How to apply patches and how to change version?

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 Title: How to apply patches and how to change version?
 vikhardba  Posted: Dec 11, 2007 03:38:16 AM

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 How do i know currently which patch i have in my database? Once i know this, how do i apply latest patches and where from we will get patches? Also, currently i am using Oracle 10.2.0.1.0 version So, how can i change the version to 10.2.0.3?

SQL> select * from v$version;

BANNER
----------------------------------------------------------------
Oracle Database 10g Enterprise Edition Release 10.2.0.1.0 - Prod
PL/SQL Release 10.2.0.1.0 - Production
CORE 10.2.0.1.0 Production
TNS for 32-bit Windows: Version 10.2.0.1.0 - Production
NLSRTL Version 10.2.0.1.0 - Production

Anticipating your response at the earliest!!!

 Murtuja
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 07:08:14 AM  

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From metalink you can download Patchset.Readme file comes with the Patch.You need to follow steps in readme file.

Metalink--> "Patches & Updates".You have to specify OS details here

If you have mentioned your OS then I can suggest you Patch number directly.

 vikhardba
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 02:08:22 PM  

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Thanks for your speedy response.

Currently i am using Windows 2000 professional. Could you please give complete steps on applying patches.

 Babu
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 01:13:55 AM  

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http://babudba.blogspot.com/2007/11/upgrade-oracle-10202-to-10203.html

 Murtuja
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 01:35:26 AM  

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Hi Babu,

Really nice article.Thanks for sharing.


 Babu
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 01:38:43 AM  

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Thank you.

 Time Zone: EDT

  




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