Primary Note for Oracle APEX Upgrades (Doc ID 1088970.1)

Last updated on MARCH 11, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle Database Cloud Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Database Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Application Express (APEX) - Version 1.5 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

This note answers the most frequently asked questions about Oracle APEX installation upgrades.
In addition to the Support Notes below, you can find supplementary infomation here:

• APEX Discussion Forum
• Product Certification (Also Note 1344948.1 further elaborates on APEX, Database and Web Server certification)
• Documentation, Technical Brief and Demos

Scope

This note is intended for product administrators and installers. You can use this information when planning future upgrades and installations.

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In this Document

Upgrade Overview

Upgrade APEX version

1.- Identify current APEX version

2.- Validate database prerequisites for new APEX version

3.- Determine APEX installation type

4.- Run the APEX installation script

5.- Update the APEX Static Resources

Apply an APEX patch

1.- Identify current APEX version

2.- Download and apply latest patch

3.- Update the APEX static resources

Troubleshooting

Other References

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