Oracle 10.2.0.4 Patching Process - CPU vs Interim Patches

Hi everyone,
We are getting ready to upgrade our AIX 5.2 - 64bit Oracle 10.2.0.2 systems to Oracle 10.2.0.4.
I noted that there was also a single CPU patch available (CPUOct2008_p7375644_10204_AIX5L.zip), as well as a large list of interim patches for 10.2.0.4.
I was wondering what other people do regarding their patching strategy for 10.2.0.4.
eg:  After you complete your 10.2.0.4 upgrade, do you:
1.  Apply the CPU patch first and then all the interim patches
2.  Apply all the interim patches first and the the CPU patch
3.  Apply the CPU patch only
4.  Apply the interim patches only
5.  Its all too hard, so I don't apply any CPU or interim patches ... I hope for the best.
6.  Migrate to MaxDB ... its much easier to patch.
Interested in your feedback.
Cheers
Shaun
Edited by: Shaun on Nov 28, 2008 3:34 AM

Hi Fidel,
Fidel Vales wrote:
Oracle changed the CPU patches in 10.2.0.4
Now they are more "granular". it is divided in "molecules"
that way it is possible to install only one "part" of the CPU if there is a conflict.
I was aware of Oracles new approach for 10.2.0.4 of using the molecule patch concept.  I still feel uneasy with it given their past track record of patch conflicts.
For that reason, I'd install first all patches and then the CPU.
Have you done this?  Has anyone done this?  I wouldn't mind hearing from someone that has.
Regarding MaxDB, sorry I never used it
Your missing out on something wonderful.  Great database.
Hows this ... I'll apply all of the interim patches, and then the CPU patch on one of our project boxes early next week, and report back if there were any conflicts or issues.
Cheers
Shaun

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