Oracle Database Resource Portfolio - Install, Upgrade & Patching

Key Install, Upgrade & Patching Articles

Best Practice Documents

• Oracle 12cR1 Upgrade Companion [Document 1462240.1]
• Oracle 11gR2 Upgrade Companion [Document 785351.1]
• Upgrade Advisor: Database 11.2 to 12.1 [Document 1600704.1]
• Upgrade Advisor: Database from 10.2 to 11.2 [Document 251.1]
• Patching & Maintenance Advisor: Database (DB) Oracle Database 11.2.0.x [Document 331.1]
• Database 12c Post Patch SQL Automation [Document 1585822.1]
• Best Practices to Minimize Downtime During Upgrade [Document 455744.1]
• Oracle Database 12.1 Online Documentation - Installing and Upgrading Library
• Oracle Database 11.2 Online Documentation - Installing and Upgrading Library
• How to Verify the Integrity of a Patch/Software Download? [Document 549617.1]
• Setting up and Managing the Oracle Database with Enterprise Manager 12c - Video Demonstrations [Document 1672202.1]

Best Practice Webcasts

The following Best Practice / New Feature Webcasts are available:

Oracle Database New Features 12c	Recording	.pdf
Oracle Database 12.1 Install Features / Changes	Recording	.pdf
Oracle 12c: New Database Initialization Parameters	Recording	.pdf
12c Upgrade and New Features	Recording	.pdf
Oracle Database 12c Patching New Features	Recording	.pdf
Database Inventory: Concepts and troubleshooting	Recording	.pdf
Basic Administration of Multitenant Database	Recording	.pdf
Oracle Multitenant: Configuration and Customization Fundamentals	Recording	.pdf

For other webcasts, refer to  Document:1456176.1 Database Advisor Webcasts: Current Schedule and Archived recordings

Health Checks

• Script to Collect DB Upgrade/Migrate Diagnostic Information [Document 556610.1]
• How to Download and Run Oracle's Database Pre-Upgrade Utility [Document 884522.1]
• RDA 4 - Health Check / Validation Engine Guide [Document 250262.1]
• Health Check Alert: Oracle Database support status notification [Document 1095609.1]

Tools

Troubleshooting Assistants

• Oracle Database - Client / Install / Deinstall / Cloning [Document 1555012.2]
• Oracle Database/Client Upgrade - Downgrade [Document 1561791.2]
• Patching Oracle Database/Client [Document 1561792.2]

Premium Knowledge Content Notes

• Information Center: Upgrading and Migration Oracle Database [Document 1351112.2]
• Oracle Database 12c Release 1 Information Center [Document 1595421.2]
• Oracle Database Upgrade Path Reference List [Document 730365.1]
• Master Note For Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1) Database/Client Installation/Upgrade/Migration Standalone Environment (Non-RAC) [Document 1520299.1]
• Unix Operating Systems Installation and Configuration Requirements Quick Reference (8.0.5 to 11.2) [Document 169706.1]
• Master Note of Linux OS Requirements for Database Server [Document 851598.1]
• Minimum Software Versions and Patches Required to Support Oracle Products on IBM Power Systems [Document 282036.1]
• Master Note for Real Application Testing Option [Document 1464274.1]
• How To Clone An Existing RDBMS Installation Using OUI [Document 300062.1]
• Migration Of An Oracle Database Across OS Platforms (Generic Platform) [Document 733205.1]
• Oracle Database 12.1 : FAQ on Queryable Patch Inventory [Document 1530108.1]
• Patch Set Updates for Oracle Products [Document 854428.1]
• Lifetime Support and Support Policies - Oracle Database Overview [Document 1351163.1]

MOS Communities

• Oracle Database Install/Upgrade/Opatch Community
• Patch Reviews - DB Community

How-To / FAQ

• How to Use the My Oracle Support Conflict Checker Tool for Patches Installed with OPatch [Document 1091294.1]
• Relinking Oracle Home FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions) [Document 1467060.1]
• Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) FAQ [Document 458893.1]
• OPATCH FAQ [Document 242993.1]
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Patching Oracle Database Server [Document 1446582.1]
• Steps To Recreate Central Inventory(oraInventory) In RDBMS Homes [Document 556834.1]

How-to / Troubleshooting Webcasts

The following Install ,Upgrade ,Patching How-to / Troubleshooting Webcasts are available:

How to resolve patch conflicts with MOS Conflict Checker?	Recording	.pdf
Automation of patch conflict resolution and deployment through EM 12c	Recording	.pdf
Oracle DB: How to resolve conflicts and discover available patches	Recording	.pdf
Composite Patching	Recording	.pdf

For other webcasts, refer to  Document:1456176.1 Database Advisor Webcasts: Current Schedule and Archived recordings