1 Introduction to Upgrading Oracle Database
Oracle provides upgrade options and strategies that are designed for your database environment, and an array of tools that automate the Oracle Database upgrade process.
- Overview of Oracle Database Upgrade Tools and Processes
Review these topics to understand Oracle Database terms, tools and processes. - Major Steps in the Upgrade Process for Oracle Database
Oracle Database upgrades consist of six major steps. - Compatibility and Interoperability Between Oracle Database Releases
Learn how to understand and avoid compatibility and interoperability issues that can occur because of differences in Oracle Database releases. - About Running Multiple Oracle Releases
Run multiple releases using Optimal Flexible Architecture (OFA). - About Converting Databases During Upgrades
Review these topics to determine which is the best path for you to select to upgrade Oracle Databases. - About Upgrading Platforms for a New Oracle Database Release
Review these topics if you upgrade your operating system or hardware for a new Oracle Database release. - About Image-Based Oracle Database Installation
Understand image-based installation to simplify installation and configuration of Oracle Database software.