Oracle Fusion Applications Release 12 (11.12.x.0.0) includes the following new and changed patching features:
For Release 12 (11.12.x.0.0) the guide has been entirely reorganized and overhauled to make it easier to use for novice, intermediate, and expert users.
Oracle Fusion Applications Release 12 (11.12.x.0.0) includes the following new and changed features of the Oracle Fusion Applications patching process and other significant changes that are described in this guide, and provides pointers to additional information:
The introductory section provides a novice approach, considering the knowledge of a new participant on the patching environment. See the Introduction to Patching Oracle Fusion Applications section.
The patch planning section ensures a successful and comprehensive patching strategy. See the Planning for Patching section.
The functionality of Technical Patch Bundles (P4FA) together with FASPOT utility automates the installation of several individual patches in single bundle. See the Applying P4FA Patches section.
In this user guide, the nomenclature “11.12.x.0.0”, where “x” is a number, is used to indicate the release and patch releases for which the guide is applicable. When using this document be sure to replace “x” with the number of the release that is being used.