Patching Best Practices And Reducing Downtime (Doc ID 225165.1)

Last updated on JUNE 21, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Applications DBA - Version 11.5.9 to 12.1.3 [Release 11.5 to 12.1]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

This document contains information about the most effective methods for patching your system and reducing the downtime required to apply the patches. The features described in this note are current as of the latest releases of 11i (11.5.10CU2) and 12 (12.0.3).

For more complete information about the topics discussed here, refer to the following documentation.

Release 11i

Release 12

The most current version of this note is OracleMetaLink <Note 225165.1>.

Scope

Following these recommendations and putting these tips into practice can save you time and make the patching process more efficient.

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In this Document

Use Oracle Applications Manager (OAM)

Review the Impact on Customizations

Determine the Most Recent Patches and Bulletins

Apply High Priority Patches

Use AD Merge Patch Efficiently

Apply NLS Patches in the Correct Order

Schedule Periodic Maintenance

Reducing Downtime

Consolidate Patches

Apply Patches in Non-interactive Mode

Defer Database Tasks

Defer Upload of Patch Information

Apply on a Test System First

Use a Shared Application Tier File System

Use Distributed AD

Reduce Resource Related Issues

Manage Patching During an Upgrade

Evaluate Patch Drivers

Use AutoPatch Efficiently

Merge NLS (Translation) Patches and Apply Them During Uptime

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