How to patch Oracle Database using controlled RAC Rolling with AutoUpgrade

In this post, I will show you how to patch your Oracle Database, having full control over the rolling steps (when each instance will bounce), using the new AutoUgrade RAC Rolling feature that was made available in the 26.2 AU release. With this method, you can patch your environment without any application disruption, especially if …

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RAC Rolling mode in AutoUpgrade

RAC Rolling is a very important feature for customers who want to patch their Oracle Database with no downtime. Now, with the new AutoUpgrade 26.2, customers can use RAC Rolling mode with AutoUpgrade, having full control over the shutdown/startup of the instances! In this article, I will show how to do this. Let’s get started! …

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Downloading and using Gold Image with AutoUpgrade

We are happy to announce that starting in AutoUpgrade 26.2, it is possible to use and download Gold Images on the tool, which will speed up your patching process! Let’s get started! How does it work? The Gold Image feature works by transparently calling the Oracle Update Advisor service, providing the list of patches on …

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Upgrade a full CDB from Oracle 19c to 26ai between two different servers using AutoUpgrade

In this article, I’ll walk through upgrading an entire 19c CDB by relocating it from Server A to Server B and upgrading it to 26ai using AutoUpgrade. Note: this approach is handy when the target database version or operating system differs from the source. If you want to just move a single PDB instead, which …

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Upgrade from Oracle 19c to 26ai between two different servers using PDB unplug/plug with AutoUpgrade

In this article, I’ll walk through upgrading a single 19c PDB by relocating it from Server A to Server B and upgrading it to 26ai using AutoUpgrade. Note: this approach is handy when the target database version or operating system differs from the source, or when a full CDB upgrade is not desirable. Scope and …

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