Re: Patching databases - time estimates

On 1/31/07, S. Anthony Sequeira <tony_at_sequeira.org.uk> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> More than one question here. I have been asked to estimate the time
> required to patch several databases.
>
> The majority are 9i (currently 9.2.0.1/9.2.0.4), to be patched up to
> 9.2.0.8, all are single instance databases, all are running on
> Win2K/Win 2003 servers. Most are 24/7, some 8/5
>
> Unfortunately, there are a couple of these still running on NT4.
>
> There are also a few 8.1.7 databases to be migrated to 10g on NT4 :(
>
> Questions:
>
> 1) A rough idea of time required for:
> a) 9i patch to 9.2.0.8?
> b) 8i patch to 10.2. Would it be better to export/import?
>
> 2)
> a) Will 10g be OK on NT4?
> b) If so, will Oracle support it?
> c) Is it possible to patch 8.1 to 10.2? (see 1b)
>
> I'm pessimistic about 2, I'll be digging around on Metalink as soon as
> I finish paperwork, but I have a meeting and I have to have a rough
> idea on the above.
>
> Cheers.
> --
> Tony
>

Tony,

MS Windows NT4 is a desupported OS.
Metalink >> Certify >> by platform >> product >> check versions and submit.

I wonder how MS WinNT4 will handle the daylight savings time change?

Paul

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