So, is it better to upgrade Solaris before upgrading Oracle?
I thought that there was a while paper and another detailing the
upgrade process step-by-step. Thank you.
sybrandb wrote:
> derek_stein_at_lycos.com wrote:
> > We have Solaris 8.0 supporting a Oracle 8.17 database (with 6i Forms
> > and 9i OAS). We use korn shell scripting and Perl scripting as well. We
> > are moving this entire environment to a new datacenter, as well as more
> > than likely upgrading all OS and AOS versions
> >
> > What version of Solaris is the best to migrate to.
> > What version of Oracle is more stable (your best opinion)
> >
> > Is there a document that details the analysis and feasibility,
> > configuration management, and the solution to this problem we face, is
> > there something close. ANY pointers will be good.
> >
> > Thank you..
> > derek_stein_at_lycos.com
>
> First of all there is a certification matrix on Metalink, showing which
> versions on Solaris are possible against 8.1.7. It might be also
> available on otn, but you would probably need to install the Oracle
> toolbar in your browser to obtain a correct link.
> Secondly, both 8.1.7 and Forms 6i and 9i OAS have been desupported, so
> if anything happens, and you hit an unknown problem, you are on your
> own.
> Thirdly, 9i is absolutely stable, but 9iR2 is going to be desupported
> on July 31.
> I would upgrade to 10gR2 straight away, and at least 10g (aka 9.0.4)
> iAS
> You would need probably go to at least to Solaris 9. Solaris 10 has
> been completely revised, so you may run into problems with older
> software.
> IIRC one customer has been forced to upgrade to Oracle 9iR2, because of
> their upgrade to Solaris 10.
>
> Hth
> --
> Sybrand Bakker
> Senior Oracle DBA
Received on Sun Dec 10 2006 - 09:29:47 CST
