Understanding the Patching Workflow

The following illustration describes the overall patching workflow offered within the Enterprise Manager console.

Step	Step Name	Description	Reference Links
Step 1	Set Up Infrastructure	Meet the prerequisites and set up the infrastructure for rolling out patches. Create administrator roles for patching, fulfill mandatory and optional prerequisites, and make online or offline patching settings.	Before you begin: Meeting the Prerequisites
Step 2	Identify the Patches	View the recommendations made by Oracle on patches to be applied, identifying the ones to apply.	Downloading Patch Recommendations and Patches
Step 3	Apply Patches	Apply patches using Fleet Maintenance in the Enterprise Manager user interface or EM CLI.	Database Updates and Upgrades Using Fleet Maintenance