Cpu critical patch update

Please
Can anyone tell me, what is the function of a cpu patch?
I have installed 2 patches one for 9 an other for 9i, but I do not understand why this patch must/should be installed.

Perhaps the description of CPU can help you understand what is CPU about.
Oracle Critical Patch Update - April 2007
Description
A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. It also includes non-security fixes that are required (because of interdependencies) by those security patches. Due to the threat posed by a successful attack, Oracle strongly recommends that fixes are applied as soon as possible. This Critical Patch Update contains 36 new security fixes across all products.
also here
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/alerts.htm

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CPU (CRITICAL PATCH UPDATE) AND PATCHSET

when a new bug is fixed in 9.2.0.4, will the bug be addressed in next patch set (9.2.0.5) as well as in the new cpu (CRITICAL PATCH UPDATE) which is going to be released shortly.
kumaresh...

first, there is no cpu for 9204, and also no cpu for 9205 (except for some antique platforms).
second, a cpu does not fix bugs like patchset does. only critical and security related bugs are fixed, so if you have a non-security related bug, you will need a patchset not a cpu.
finally, yes, the patchsets are cumulative. 9205 includes all 9204 fixes
The CPUs are cumulatives too, the fixes for Jan2006 are included in Apr2007. But CPUAPR2007/9205 does not contain the 9206,9207,9208 bug fixes
and the cpu april is already released for most platforms
Message was edited by:
Laurent Schneider

Error when try to install CPU - Critical Patch Update with OPatch

Hello gurus,
I´m faccing with a problem... After I update the patch set to 10.2.0.4 and install the interim patches for Linux X86_64 now I´m trying to import/install the Oracle Critical Patch Update - Oracle CPU patch!!
I´m trying to import it with OPatch, and I already update this OPatch tool for the last version even before proceeding with installation of Oracle CPU!
I've tried to import it by two methods. The first I tried to apply as described in the relevant README file inside of CPU patch directory, and I used in this case the following command:
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redhatsap:orajmd> cd 9119226
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========================================================
GENERIC OPATCH VERSION - FOR USE IN SAP ENVIRONMENT ONLY
========================================================
Invoking OPatch 10.2.0.4.5
Oracle Interim Patch Installer version 10.2.0.4.5
Copyright (c) 2008, Oracle Corporation. All rights reserved.
Oracle Home       : /oracle/JMD/102_64
Central Inventory : /oracle/oraInventory
   from           : /etc/oraInst.loc
OPatch version    : 10.2.0.4.5
OUI version       : 10.2.0.4.0
OUI location      : /oracle/JMD/102_64/oui
Log file location : /oracle/JMD/102_64/cfgtoollogs/opatch/opatch2010-04-19_01-49-17AM.log
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Best regards
João Dimas - Portugal

Hello again Joe Bo... and all of others,
I´m with a doubt after installing the CPU patch, which is related to post-installation tasks. I´m in this momment install the SAP System and it was during this installation that sapinst asked me to install the database and all other activities after this installation that are related to the database, for example, the updating of database patches.
At README file in chapter 3.3.2 Post Installation Instructions is described the following:
After installing the patch, perform the following actions:
1.Load modified .sql files into the database, as explained in Section 3.3.2.1.
2.Recompile views in the database, if necessary, as explained in Section 3.3.2.2.
In this momment, as you certainly know, I still don´t have a database because the sap system isn´t yet totally installed (I´m in phase 8 of sapinst wizard).
I only have to do this "Post Installation Tasks" when I have a database, this database will be created after that phase 8 - so now I don´t need to perform the post steps... am I right?
Thanks in advance,
João Dimas - Portugal

Combining CPU(Critical patch Updates) with Year-End patches, good/bad idea?

Hello all,
I hoping to get some expert opinion on some upcoming patches to our environment. We are 3 releases being on applying CPU's to our environment and it is that time of year where testing is needed for Year-end patches. Does anyone see any issues with combining the year-end and CPU's? Would it be recommended that we hold off on the applying CPU's because of not experiencing any major problems in our environement, then schedule to gradually get up to date once the year-end patches are in place?
The desire to install CPU's is to not fall too far being on the CPU's.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

My recommendation is to combine the CPUs with the rest of your patches. CPUs do not affect functionality - they patch security holes/issues in software. Since you will be testing for yearend patches, you can take advantage of this opportunity to also include CPU patches, else separate testing and downtime will be required for the CPU patches. This is the approach we have in our organization. We have yet to encounter an issue with this approach.
HTH
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Hi Critical Patch Update CPU January,

Our oracle database 10.2.0.4 on windows 32 bit ...I need to apply the patch from Critical Patch Update (CPU) January 2012,
I searched in metalink I am unable to find the exact patch no.Please anybody tell me patch no...I am sorry about my english

Hi Srini,
I have on more question ,We have rman full backup in tape,Application people (Infractrure manager) have doubt backup is valid or not,,,So He is telling create one database restore the full backup.
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Critical Patch Updates ("CPU") - practical experience?

I'm trying to gauge whether users in this forum have any practical war stories from applying Oracle Critical Patch Updates. Particularly as it relates to Identity Management and/or Fusion Middleware products.
In my experience, simply navigating to find the correct patch binaries is a half-day event. Not to mention ensuring you meet all necessary pre-requisites and that those pre-requisites are in-sync with the Certification Matrices.
Anyone had an issue after applying patches? Had to rollback?
I realize this is somewhat open-ended, but looking to get some advice before proceeding.

Hi Jim;
I belive you should use Critical Patch Updates and Security Alerts and check those patch avaliable by using Opatch utulity and from ad_bugs table
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alerts-086861.html
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Oracle E-Business Suite Releases 11i and 12 Critical Patch Update Knowledge Document (October 2010) [ID 987438.1]
How to check which Techstack patchsets have been applied [ID 390864.1]
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Critical Patch Updates

Hi,
I have some doubts reg CPU patches.In CPU patches we need to apply three patches
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ebiz-database
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Hi,
1)Oracle E-Business Suite Database Homes
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2)Oracle E-Business Suite Oracle Fusion Middleware and Developer Suite Homes
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Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2013

Hi all,
11.2.0.3
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I am confused about CPU, PSU, SPU, USP. I am reading the docs and it seems they are same thing being rambled?
Which of them is the most important to apply?
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Thanks gotti and fahd
I already ask the support and he gave me docs to follow. But the more I am confused with lots of added process.
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Best way to initiate Critical Patch Update

Dear All
We are planning to apply Critical Patch Update July 2011, on our (PROD)Live Environment
DB version : 11.1.0.7
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DMZ Server : Yes
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1st Db --
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b) i have never applied any db patch till now :( ..
c) what is the estimated time to apply the patch
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1) is it same as traditional one using adpatch utility
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- Chetan

Hi;
For us we are applying database CPU patch on our system.It depends which mean you can also can apply someother CPU patch for your system.
We are planning to apply Critical Patch Update July 2011, on our (PROD)Live Environment Why July 2011? Any specific reason?
Already October 2011 has been published which is also cover july 2011
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Also see:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2011-330135.html
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a) how to apply ???
b) i have never applied any db patch till now :( ..
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2nd Apps - how to apply ??
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regard
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Critical Patch Updates Apr 2007 for Oracle10g Database Express edition

Hi,
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Oracle database 9.2.0.4 Critical Patch Update

Hi,
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Thanks

So why aren't versions 9.2.0.1/2/3/4 included in the
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Oracle Critical Patch Update July 2009 for Oracle BEA Releases

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Researching in metalink about CPU's for WLS 9.1 I found Oracle Support Note #835668.1. Table 9 of this document
lists minimum product requirements for WebLogic server.
According to this table WLS 9.1 should have a minimum version of 9.2MP3.
I am confident that WLS 9.1 and WLS 9.2 are completely different WLS versions and there is no upgrade path from WLS 9.1 to WLS 9.2.
Is this table misprinted or is it required to replace all WLS 9.1 installations with WLS 9.2 installations?
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Oracle Critical Patch Update fix a list of bugs , oracle will release CPU in every three months interval.
you need to click the link which oracle has sent.
then choose your database version===then select the patch number===then on metalink download the patch
with patch there is read me file which tell you how to apply the patch on the database.
Thanks
Regards,
Taj

How to apply Critical patch update

Hi all,
I want to kow how to apply Critical patch update of oct2009 in RHEL for oracle 9.2.0.8.

user600286 wrote:
Note 881382.1(section 5.8) states the terminal CPU for 9.2.0.8 will be CPUJul2010. The CPUOCT2009 can be downloaded for 9.2.0.8 as patch 8836758.
Thanks for the correction. I may have seen an earlier revision.

Critical patch update fails with error code 73

RDBMS Version: 10.2.0.3
Operating System and Version: solaris 5.9
Error Number (if applicable): error code 73
Product (i.e. SQL*Loader, Import, etc.): oracle server enterpirse edition
Product Version: 10.2.0.3
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UD00_102030>pwd
/mnt/base_install/downloads/10gR2/cpu/6394981
UD00_102030> opatch apply
Invoking OPatch 10.2.0.3.0
Oracle interim Patch Installer version 10.2.0.3.0
Copyright (c) 2005, Oracle Corporation. All rights reserved..
Oracle Home : /u01/app/oracle/product/10.2.0
Central Inventory : /u01/app/oracle/oraInventory
from : /var/opt/oracle/oraInst.loc
OPatch version : 10.2.0.3.0
OUI version : 10.2.0.3.0
OUI location : /u01/app/oracle/product/10.2.0/oui
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OPatch failed with error code 73
This cpu oct 2007 patch for 10.2.0.3(for solaris)

That's great :) ...
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and
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thanks,
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