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Oracle Linux Ksplice Support with Oracle Database (Doc ID 2312257.1)

Last updated on AUGUST 23, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 11.2.0.4 and later
Oracle Database Cloud Schema Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Exadata Express Cloud Service - Version N/A and later
Gen 1 Exadata Cloud at Customer (Oracle Exadata Database Cloud Machine) - Version N/A and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Database Service - Version N/A and later
Linux x86-64

Purpose

To answer questions about the compatibility of the use of Oracle Linux Ksplice on a system running the Oracle Database product.

Questions and Answers

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In this Document
Purpose
Questions and Answers
 Background
 Support
 Frequently Asked Questions
 Q1:  What is Ksplice?
 Q2:  Will I have to restart or relink my database after installing ksplice patches?
 Q3:  Is Oracle CRS/RAC is supported on Oracle Linux with Ksplice?
 Q4:  Is my Oracle Application compatible with Ksplice?
 Q5:  How will my Oracle application be affected by Ksplice?
 Q6:  Will there be performance impacts because of Ksplice patches?
 Q7:  Are there any particular Ksplice known issues?
 Relevant Documentation
References

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