Oracle-L: Re: 8.1.7 patch it up?

From: Gene Sais <Gsais_at_co.palm-beach.fl.us>
Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 08:53:27 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.004DF75C.20021003085327@fatcity.com>

IMHO, If it ain't broke don't fix it! I know some of the patch releases introduced new problems. I am at 8.1.7.0 and all is fine for 21 databases. Soon, I wil upgrade to 9iR2 using RMAN. I believe RMAN has improved some for 9iR2.

Gene

>>> Sean.ONeill_at_organon.ie 10/03/02 10:03AM >>>
I'm administering a number of production databases (mixture of standard and enterprise editions) most of which are version 8.1.7.0.0 on Windows NT and 2000. All are functioning fine and I have no issues.

I'm considering patching (to 8.1.7.4) some if not all databases and just want to know if this is an absolute must if all systems are currently running fine. In other words does "if its not broken, don't fix it" apply?

Also, I'm considering implementing RMAN in the near future and am wondering if there are significant issues with this on the unpatched 8.1.7 database.

Seán O' Neill
Organon (Ireland) Ltd.
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