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Is it Required to Update Oracle Fusion Middleware Homes with Oracle Database Patches (Doc ID 2430916.1)

Last updated on FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle Fusion Middleware - Version 11.1.1.9.0 to 12.2.1.4.0 [Release Oracle11g to 12c]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Is it Required to Update Oracle Fusion Middleware Homes with Oracle Database Patches?

Oracle Database CLIENT components are included as one of the supporting components for some Oracle Fusion Middleware (FMW) homes - Oracle Forms & Reports, Oracle Internet Directory, Oracle HTTP Server, and Oracle Traffic Director distributions. These products may be installed by default with Oracle Database patches listed in the Inventory.

The question is: Is it required to maintain these components? Or, when is another Oracle Database patch required?  

Solution

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In this Document
Goal
 Is it Required to Update Oracle Fusion Middleware Homes with Oracle Database Patches?
Solution
 The Short Answer
 New Direction
 A Further Explanation
 Version Specific Examples
 CPU / Security Requirements
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