A Oracle Database Appliance Patches

Get information about Oracle Database Appliance patches, the download locations, and how to apply the patches.

Patching from Previous Releases

Understand the minimum versions for patching Oracle Database Appliance to later releases.

Patching Oracle Database Appliance Release 12.1.2.6 or Later

Oracle recommends that you patch your Oracle Database Appliance deployment to within the previous four releases. There may be a minimum patch-level requirement for upgrades to certain releases. Use the following table as an indicator for minimum requirements for patching to a release.

Table A-1 Minimum Patch Requirements for Oracle Database Appliance Releases

Supported Oracle Database Appliance Release Minimum Release Requirement for Patching
12.2.1.4.0

  • 12.2.1.3.0

  • 12.2.1.2.0

  • 12.1.2.12
12.2.1.3.0

  • 12.2.1.2.0

  • 12.1.2.12
12.2.1.2.0

  • 12.1.2.12

Note: 12.2.1.2.0 is not supported on virtualized platform.
12.1.2.12

  • 12.1.2.11

  • 12.1.2.10

  • 12.1.2.9

  • 12.1.2.8
12.1.2.11

  • 12.1.2.10

  • 12.1.2.9

  • 12.1.2.8

  • 12.1.2.7
12.1.2.10

  • 12.1.2.9

  • 12.1.2.8

  • 12.1.2.7

  • 12.1.2.6
12.1.2.9

  • 12.1.2.8

  • 12.1.2.7

  • 12.1.2.6
12.1.2.8

  • 12.1.2.7

  • 12.1.2.6
12.1.2.7

  • 12.1.2.6
12.1.2.6

  • 12.1.2.5

Release 12.2.1.1.0 is only supported on X7–2 models and hence is not listed in the table.

Patching Oracle Database Appliance Release 12.1.2.5 or Earlier

The following table lists the upgrade paths for Oracle Database Appliance Release 12.1.2.5 or earlier.

Table A-2 Minimum Patch Requirements for Releases Earlier than Release 12.1.2.5

Oracle Database Appliance Release Minimum Release Requirement for Patching
12.1.2.5 12.1.2.0 to 12.1.2.4
12.1.2.0.0 2.2.0.0.0 to 2.10.0.0.0
2.2.0.0.0 2.1.0.3.1 or earlier

Patching Oracle Database Appliance Release 12.1.2.1.0 to Release 12.1.2.5.0 or Later

Consider the following when patching Oracle Database Appliance Release 12.1.2.1.0:

  • Patch Oracle Database Appliance Release 12.1.2.1.0 to Release 12.1.2.5.0 and then apply the patches for 12.1.2.6.0.

  • If the file /opt/oracle/oak/pkgrepos/orapkgs/DB/12.1.0.2.1/Patches/19303936/p19392646_121020_Linux-x86-64.zip does not exist, then download and unpack p21086542_121230_Linux-x86-64.zip together with two files p21645601_121250_Linux-x86-64_*of2.zip.  On both nodes, ensure that you unpack *21086542* first and then twop21645601*.zip.

  • Follow the 12.1.2.5.0 patch 21645601 README to complete the 12.1.2.5.0 patching.  Then download two p22328442_121260_Linux-x86-64_*of2.zip.  On both nodes, ensure that you unpack two p22328442*zip.

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Minimum Software Version Requirements

Review the minimum software version requirements for upgrading to this release of Oracle Database Appliance.

To upgrade to Oracle Database Appliance Release 12.2.1.4.0, your deployment must be on Release 12.1.2.12 or later.

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Downloading and Applying Oracle Database Appliance Patches

This topic describes the steps to download and apply Oracle Database Appliance 12.2.1.4.0 patch bundle.

Use the patch bundle to update to the latest quarterly release after Oracle Database Appliance is deployed. The patch updates the Oracle Database Appliance server, storage, and database components. For detailed information about pre-installation requirements, and post-installation configuration, see the Oracle Database Appliance Deployment and User’s Guide for your hardware model.

  1. From an external client machine, log on to My Oracle Support.
  2. Locate the patch bundle for your Oracle Database Appliance hardware model.
    For Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, X7-2-HA, X6-2S, X6-2M, and X6-2L:
    For Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA virtualized platform, X6-2-HA, X5-2, and X4-2, X3-2, and V1:
  3. Select the patch version for Oracle Appliance Kit 12.2.1.4.0.
  4. Click Download to download the zip files onto your external client.
    For Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, X7-2-HA, X6-2S, X6-2M, and X6-2L:
    p28216794_122140_Linux-x86-64_1of3.zip
p28216794_122140_Linux-x86-64_2of3.zip
p28216794_122140_Linux-x86-64_3of3.zip
    For Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA virtualized platform, X6-2-HA, X5-2, and X4-2, X3-2, and V1:
    p28216780_122140_Linux-x86-64_1of3.zip 
p28216780_122140_Linux-x86-64_2of3.zip 
p28216780_122140_Linux-x86-64_3of3.zip
  5. Upload the files from your local system to a temporary location on Oracle Database Appliance.

    Note:

    If you use a USB drive to transfer the file, then format it first as FAT32, ext3, or ext4. NTFS file formats are not supported.

  6. Extract the software.
    For Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, X7-2-HA, X6-2S, X6-2M, and X6-2L:

    Unzip p28216794_122140_Linux-x86-64_1of3.zip to extract the file oda-sm-12.2.1.4.0-180703-server1of3.zip.

    Unzip p28216794_122140_Linux-x86-64_2of3.zip to extract the file oda-sm-12.2.1.4.0-180703-server2of3.zip.

    Unzip p28216794_122140_Linux-x86-64_3of3.zip to extract the file oda-sm-12.2.1.4.0-180703-server3of3.zip.

    For Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA virtualized platform, X6-2-HA, X5-2, and X4-2, X3-2, and V1:
    # oakcli unpack -package /tmp/p28216780_122140_Linux-x86-64_1of3.zip
# oakcli unpack -package /tmp/p28216780_122140_Linux-x86-64_2of3.zip
# oakcli unpack -package /tmp/p28216780_122140_Linux-x86-64_3of3.zip
  7. Update the repository with the latest patches.

    For Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, X7-2-HA, X6-2S, X6-2M, and X6-2L:

    # /opt/oracle/dcs/bin/odacli update-repository -f 
oda-sm-12.2.1.4.0-180703-server1of3.zip,oda-sm-12.2.1.4.0-180703-server2of3.zip,
oda-sm-12.2.1.4.0-180703-server3of3.zip.zip

    For Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA virtualized platform, X6-2-HA, X5-2, and X4-2, X3-2, and V1:

    #/opt/oracle/oak/bin/oakcli update -patch 12.2.1.4.0 --server --local

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Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA Patches

Download the patches available for Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA in My Oracle Support, get information on the prerequisites, and how to apply the patches.

When downloading a patch from My Oracle Support, select 12.2.1.4.0 from the release list.

Table A-3 Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA Patches for Release 12.2.1.4.0

Patch Type Patch Number Description Resources

Oracle Database Appliance Server Patch for X7 ODACLI/DCS stack

28216794

Use this patch bundle to update the server before deploying Oracle Database Appliance. The patch updates the Oracle Database Appliance server and DCS agent. You can use the patch with the initial deployment and update to the latest release.

This patch is used on Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA Bare Metal models.

Oracle Database Appliance GI Clone for ODACLI/DCS stack

27119393

Use to perform an initial deployment of Oracle Database Appliance. The bundle contains the latest Grid Infrastructure (GI) database components for deployment on an Oracle Database Appliance in the "shipped from factory" state, or an Oracle Database Appliance that has been re-imaged using the OS ISO Image.

This patch is for Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA Bare Metal.

Oracle Database Appliance RDBMS Clone 12.2.0.1.180417 for ODACLI/DCS stack

27119402

Use to create 12.2.0.1.180417 database homes for the ODACLI/DCS stack.

Oracle Database Appliance RDBMS Clone 12.1.0.2.180417 for ODACLI/DCS stack

23494992

Select release 12.2.1.4.0

Use to create new 12.1.0.2.180417 database homes for the ODACLI/DCS stack.

Oracle Database Appliance RDBMS Clone 11.2.0.4.180417 for ODACLI/DCS stack

23494997

Select release 12.2.1.4.0

Use to create new 11.2.0.4.180417 database homes for the ODACLI/DCS stack.

(Optional) Oracle Database Appliance ISO Image for X7-2S, X7-2M

 23530609

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Use the ISO image only when you must re-image the operating system to perform a bare metal restore (re-image) of the operating system. Re-imaging a server installs the new OS on the local disks on that server. Bare metal is a non-virtualized Oracle Database Appliance configuration.

This patch is for Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S and X7-2M.

(Optional) Oracle Database Appliance ISO Image for X7-2-HA

12999313

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Use the ISO image only when you must re-image the operating system to perform a bare metal restore (re-image) of the operating system. Re-imaging a server installs the new OS on the local disks on that server. Bare metal is a non-virtualized Oracle Database Appliance configuration.

This patch is for Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Bare Metal.

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Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform Patches

Download the patches available for a virtualized Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA platform in My Oracle Support, get information on the prerequisites, and how to apply the patches.

When downloading a patch from My Oracle Support, select 12.2.1.4.0 from the release list.

Note:

The patches in the table are only applicable to an Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform.

Table A-4 Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Patches

Patch Type Patch Number Description Resources

VM ISO Image (DOM0)

16186163

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Use to reimage Oracle Database Appliance as a Virtualized Platform.

VM Template (ODA_BASE)

16186172

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Use to deploy ODA_Base for the virtualized platform. Includes the GI + Database clone files for deployment.

Before deploying the VM Template, reimage the system with the Oracle Database Appliance Virtualized Platform ISO (patch 16186163.)

RDBMS Clone file for 12.2.0.1.180417 Release Update (RU)

27449599

Use to create new 12.2.0.1.180417 database homes.

RDBMS Clone file for 12.1.0.2.180417 Bundle Patch (BP)

19520042

Use to create new 12.1.0.2.180417 database homes.

RDBMS Clone file for 11.2.0.4.180417 Patch Set Update (PSU)

17770873

Use to create new 11.2.0.4.180417 database homes.

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Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA Patches

Download the patches available for Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA in My Oracle Support, get information on the prerequisites, and how to apply the patches.

When downloading a patch from My Oracle Support, select 12.2.1.4.0 from the release list.

Note:

If you have Oracle Database Appliance 12.1.2.11, 12.1.2.10, 12.1.2.9, or 12.1.2.8 with Oracle Database 12.1, review the following before updating:

  • If the database uses Oracle Automatic Storage Management (Oracle ASM), then you must upgrade Oracle Database Appliance to version 12.1.2.12 and upgrade your databases to 12.1.0.2.170814 before upgrading to Oracle Database Appliance 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2.

  • If the database uses Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System (Oracle ACFS), then you can skip upgrading to version 12.1.2.12 and upgrade to Oracle Database Appliance 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2.

Table A-5 Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA Patches

Patch Type Patch Number Description Resources

Oracle Database Appliance Patch Bundle for 12.2.1.4.0

28216780

Use to patch, or update, the Oracle Database Appliance server, storage, and database components.

Oracle Database Appliance End-User Bundle with GI+Database Clone

12978712

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Use to perform an initial deployment of the Oracle Database Appliance. The bundle contains the latest Grid Infrastructure and RDBMS components for deployment on an Oracle Database Appliance in the "shipped from factory" state, or an Oracle Database Appliance that has been reimaged using the OS ISO Image.

If Oracle Database Appliance is already deployed, use the Oracle Database Appliance patch bundle to update to the latest release.

VM ISO Image (DOM0)

16186163

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Use to reimage Oracle Database Appliance as a Virtualized Platform.

VM Template (ODA_BASE)

16186172

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Use to deploy ODA_Base for the virtualized platform. Includes the GI + Database clone files for deployment.

Before deploying the VM Template, reimage the system with the Oracle Database Appliance Virtualized Platform ISO (patch 16186163.)

RDBMS Clone file for 12.2.0.1.180417 Release Update (RU)

27449599

Use to create a 12.1.0.2.180417 database home.

RDBMS Clone file for 12.1.0.2.180417 Bundle Patch (BP)

19520042

Use to create a 12.1.0.2.180417 database home.

RDBMS Clone file for 11.2.0.4.180417 Patch Set Update (PSU)

17770873

Use to create a 11.2.0.4.180417 database home.

ISO Image

12999313

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Re-imaging a server installs the new OS on the local disks on that server. Use only when you must reimage the operating system to perform a bare metal restore (reimage) of the operating system. Bare metal is a non-virtualized Oracle Database Appliance configuration.

You must apply the GI Clone patch using the --server option to update ILOM, BIOS, Controller, Expander, disk firmware, and other components after reimaging.

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Oracle Database Appliance X6-2S, X6-2M, and X6-2L Patches

Download the patches available for Oracle Database Appliance X6-2S, X6-2M, and X6-2L in My Oracle Support, get information on the prerequisites, and how to apply the patches.

When downloading a patch from My Oracle Support, select 12.2.1.4.0 from the release list.

Note:

If you have Oracle Database X6-2S or X6-2M on version 12.1.2.7, you must apply patch 24391174 before applying patch 27141226.

Note:

If you have Oracle Database Appliance 12.1.2.11, 12.1.2.10, 12.1.2.9, or 12.1.2.8 with Oracle Database 12.1, review the following before updating:

  • If the database uses Oracle Automatic Storage Management (Oracle ASM), then you must upgrade Oracle Database Appliance to version 12.1.2.12 and upgrade your databases to 12.1.0.2.170814 before upgrading to Oracle Database Appliance 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2.

  • If the database uses Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System (Oracle ACFS), then you can skip upgrading to version 12.1.2.12 and upgrade to Oracle Database Appliance 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2.

Table A-6 Oracle Database Appliance X6-2S, X6-2M, and X6-2L Patches

Patch Type Patch Number Description Resources

Oracle Database Appliance Server Patch for X6 ODACLI/DCS stack

28216794

Use this patch bundle to update to the latest release. The patch updates the Oracle Database Appliance server and DCS agent. 

Use this patch before deploying Oracle Database Appliance to update to the latest version.  

The patch includes the following Oracle Database updates and patches:

  • 12.2.0.1.180417 Release Update (RU)

  • 12.1.0.2.180417 Bundle Patch (BP)

  • 11.2.0.4.180417 Patch Set Update (PSU)

This patch is used on Oracle Database Appliance X6-2S, X6-2M, and X6-2-HA Bare Metal models.
Oracle Database Appliance X6-2 S and X6-2 M 12.1.2.8 DCSIMAGE

24391174

If you have Oracle Database X6-2S or X6-2M on release 12.1.2.7, then you must apply this patch before updating to a higher version.

To check the version, use the command 
#  rpm -qa |grep dcs-agent

Updating Oracle Database Appliance Software

Oracle Database Appliance patch bundle for 12.2.1.4.0

28216794

Use this patch bundle to update to the latest release after Oracle Database Appliance is deployed.

The patch updates the Oracle Database Appliance server, storage, and database components.

Updating Oracle Database Appliance Software

GI Clone

27119393

From the list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Use to perform an initial deployment of Oracle Database Appliance. The bundle contains the latest Grid Infrastructure and RDBMS components for deployment on an Oracle Database Appliance in the "shipped from factory" state, or an Oracle Database Appliance that has been re-imaged using the OS ISO Image.

If Oracle Database Appliance is already deployed, use the Oracle Database Appliance patch bundle to update to the latest release.

Deploying Oracle Database Appliance

RDBMS Clone 12.2.0.1 for ODACLI/DCS stack

27119402

Use to create 12.2.0.1.180417 database homes for the ODACLI/DCS stack.

Downloading an RDBMS Clone File

RDBMS Clone files for Oracle Database 12.1.0.2 for ODACLI/DCS stack

23494992

Use to create new 12.1.0.2.180417 database homes for the ODACLI/DCS stack.

Downloading an RDBMS Clone File

RDBMS Clone files for Oracle Database 11.2.0.4 for ODACLI/DCS stack

23494997

Use to create new 11.2.0.4.180417 database homes for the ODACLI/DCS stack.

Downloading an RDBMS Clone File

(Optional) ISO Image

23530609

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Use the ISO image only when you must re-image the operating system to perform a bare metal restore (re-image) of the operating system. Re-imaging a server installs the new OS on the local disks on that server. Bare metal is a non-virtualized Oracle Database Appliance configuration.

Performing a Bare Metal Restore

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Oracle Database Appliance X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, and V1 Patches

Download the patches available for Oracle Database Appliance X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, and V1 in My Oracle Support, get information on the prerequisites, and how to apply the patches.

When downloading a patch from My Oracle Support, select 12.2.1.4.0 from the release list.

Note:

If you have Oracle Database Appliance 12.1.2.11 or earlier with Oracle Database 12.1, review the following before updating:

  • If the database uses Oracle Automatic Storage Management (Oracle ASM), then you must upgrade Oracle Database Appliance to version 12.1.2.12 and upgrade your databases to 12.1.0.2.170814 before upgrading to Oracle Database Appliance 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2.

  • If the database uses Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System (Oracle ACFS), then you can skip upgrading to version 12.1.2.12 and upgrade to Oracle Database Appliance 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2.

Table A-7 Oracle Database Appliance X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, and V1 Patches

Patch Type Patch Number Description Resources

Oracle Database Appliance patch bundle for 12.2.1.4.0

28216780

Use to patch, or update, the Oracle Database Appliance server, storage, and database components.

Installing the Oracle Database Appliance Patch Bundle

Oracle Database Appliance End User Bundle with GI+Database Clone

12978712

Use to perform an initial deployment of the Oracle Database Appliance. The bundle contains the latest Grid Infrastructure and RDBMS components for deployment on an Oracle Database Appliance in the "shipped from factory" state, or an Oracle Database Appliance that has been re-imaged using the OS ISO Image.

If Oracle Database Appliance is already deployed, use the Oracle Database Appliance patch bundle to update to the latest release.

Deploying Bare Metal Platforms on Oracle Database Appliance

VM ISO Image (DOM0)

16186163

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Re-images Oracle Database Appliance as a Virtualized Platform.

Deploying Virtualized Platforms on Oracle Database Appliance

VM Template (ODA_BASE)

16186172

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Use to deploy ODA_Base for the virtualized platform. Includes the GI + Database clone files for deployment.

Deploying Virtualized Platforms on Oracle Database Appliance

RDBMS Clone file for 12.2.0.1.180417 Release Update (RU)

27449599

Use to create 12.2.0.1.180417 database homes.

How to Upgrade and Update the Oracle Database on Oracle Database Appliance

RDBMS Clone file for 12.1.0.2.180417 Bundle Patch (BP)

19520042

Use to create new 12.1.0.2.180417 database homes.

How to Upgrade and Update the Oracle Database on Oracle Database Appliance

RDBMS Clone file for 11.2.0.4.180417 Patch Set Update (PSU)

17770873

Use to create new 11.2.0.4.180417 database homes.

How to Upgrade and Update the Oracle Database on Oracle Database Appliance

RDBMS Clone file for 11.2.0.3.15

14777276

Use to create new 11.2.0.3.15 database homes.

The End User RDBMS Clone file for 11.2.0.3.15 is supported for X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, and V1 running Appliance Manager releases greater than 12.1.2.4.

How to Upgrade and Update the Oracle Database on Oracle Database Appliance

RDBMS Clone files for Oracle Database 11.2.0.2.12

14349293

Use to create new 11.2.0.2.12 database homes.

The End User RDBMS Clone file for 11.2.0.2.12 is supported for X4-2, X3-2, and V1 running Appliance Manager releases greater than 12.1.2.4. Oracle Database 11.2.0.2 is not supported for Oracle Database Appliance X5-2.

How to Upgrade and Update the Oracle Database on Oracle Database Appliance

(Optional) ISO Image

12999313

From the drop-down list, select 12.2.1.4.0

Re-imaging a server installs the new OS on the local disks on that server. Use only when you must re-image the operating system to perform a bare metal restore (re-image) of the operating system. Bare metal is a non-virtualized Oracle Database Appliance configuration.

You must apply the GI Clone patch using the --server option to update ILOM, BIOS, Controller, Expander, disk firmware, and other components after re-imaging.

Performing a Bare Metal Restore

Caution:

Use of any 11.2 database on Oracle ASM with Oracle Database Appliance X5-2 is subject to data corruption. If you used OAK 12.1.2.2 to create any 11.2.0.2.x or 11.2.0.3.x databases on Oracle Database Appliance X5-2, you must immediately migrate to 11.2.0.4.x or 12.1.0.2.x on ACFS.

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