Learn to patch the way God intended (S3E1)

Learn how to patch Oracle Single Instance databases with AutoUpgrade.

Download patches like a pro – AutoUpgrade

Learn how to download Oracle patches using the autoupgrade utility in addition to getMOSPatch.

Learn to patch the way God intended (S2E3)

Learn to patch Grid Infrastructure for Single Instance, with out-of-place mode and using a gold image.

Learn to patch the way God intended (S2E2)

Learn how to patch Grid Infrastructure for Single Instance, aka Oracle Restart, using out-of-place patching.

Learn to patch the way God intended (S2E1)

Learn how to patch Oracle RAC database in out-of-place mode and use Gold Image for maximum simplicity and minimum effort.

Learn to patch the way God intended (S1E3)

Third post of a series dedicated to the art of Oracle patching. We continue with out-of-place patching, simplified using Gold Image.

Learn to patch the way God intended (S1E2)

Second post of a series dedicated to the art of Oracle patching. We continue with out-of-place patching, the recommended and also the most efficient way.

Learn to patch the way God intended (S1E1)

First post of a series dedicated to the art of Oracle patching. We start with in-place patching, the most common and also the most dangerous way.

Download patches like a pro

Learn how to download Oracle patches, both manually and automated, using the getMOSPatch utility.

How a clone can help us with a patch (updated to 12c)

Link to article published in Oracle Technology Network, about how to use an Oracle Home clone to apply patches.