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AutoPatch : Using Autoupgradev24.7(or newer) to perform Out of Place Patching for DB Home (Doc ID 2888431.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 26, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle Database Cloud Exadata Service
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Exadata Cloud Service
Gen 2 Exadata Cloud at Customer
Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 19.3.0.0.0 and later
Gen 1 Exadata Cloud at Customer (Oracle Exadata Database Cloud Machine)
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

This note provides overview of the new Out of place Patching Feature(for the DB Home) provided by Autoupgrade Utility (build.version 24.7.241021 or later)
Explanation of various Autoupgrade Modes and also the various Configuration File Options is given in the Document.

Scope

 This procedure is meant for those Planning / Patching the DB Home(s) using Out of Place method either on the same host using the Autoupgrade Tool (build.version 24.7.241021 or later)

Details

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In this Document
Purpose
Scope
Details
 AutoUpgrade Patching Command Line Options
 AutoUpgrade Patching Configuration Parameters
  AutoUpgrade Patching Sample Config Files
 AutoUpgrade Patching Console Options
  AutoUpgrade Patching Modes
  Example 1 - Autoupgrade Patching with Automated Downloads of Patches (i,e download = YES)
 Example 2 - Autoupgrade Patching with Patches already downloaded (i,e download = NO)
 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
References

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