Oracle CPU question with 11.5.10 CU2

Question

Just a general question. First time trying to apply an Oracle CPU and in this case applying the July 2010 CPU to our Test E-biz 11.5.10 CU2 RUP7 install.
My configuration is RH Linux ES 4.8 with a 10.2.0.4 database server running admin, db and CCM services and then an app server running forms and web services.
I'm referring to "Oracle E-Business Suite Releases 11i and 12 Critical Patch Update Knowledge Document (July 2010) [ID 986534.1]" and then the subsequent articles that follow that.
My questions are:
Q1. My database level is currently 10.2.0.4. It would appear my steps are first update Opatch (no problem there).
Then apply 9032412.
Then it looks like I apply either CPU Patch 9655017, or PSU Patch 9654991.
But PSU 9654991 REQUIRES PRE-REQUISITE 10.2.0.4.4 so I can't apply that right?
I will apply 9655017 instead and will that get me to 10.2.0.4.5?
Q2. My configuration is DB Tier with CCM and an app Tier running forms, reports as mentioned.
Do I have to worry about the Fusion Middle-ware stuff?
Q3. Patches to apply to E-Business Suite.
Looks like 9578142 applies to my environment.
Check the pre-reqs to ensure I have anything that needs to be applied first.
Then depending on what modules we use or have installed (does it make a difference) I'll apply subsequent patches say for 'Financials'.
Q3. Anything else I need to consider? We are patching Test first and when done if it's all good we'll schedule Prod.
I realize this is a pretty generic question. My main uncertainty is on the db 10.2.0.4 patch and if the 965517 will get me to 102045 or not.
Update - My first patch is giving me the OUI-67620 superset error which I believe is telling me the new patch contains all the fixes from the existing patch so ok to proceed. Right?
ApplySession adding interim patch '9032412' to inventory
Verifying the update...
Inventory check OK: Patch ID 9032412 is registered in Oracle Home inventory with proper meta-data.
Files check OK: Files from Patch ID 9032412 are present in Oracle Home.
The local system has been patched and can be restarted.
The following warnings have occurred during OPatch execution:
1) OUI-67620:Interim patch 9032412 is a superset of the patch(es) [  6600051 ] in the Oracle Home
OPatch Session completed with warnings.
OPatch completed with warnings.
Edited by: user6445925 on Sep 23, 2010 3:31 PM

Answer 1

Hi,
Q1. My database level is currently 10.2.0.4. It would appear my steps are first update Opatch (no problem there).
Then apply 9032412.
Then it looks like I apply either CPU Patch 9655017, or PSU Patch 9654991.
But PSU 9654991 REQUIRES PRE-REQUISITE 10.2.0.4.4 so I can't apply that right?You can apply this patch -- In the download page, select the patch for 10.2.0.4 database.
I will apply 9655017 instead and will that get me to 10.2.0.4.5?This is a CPU patch and it will not move you to 10.2.0.4.5 -- Apply either PSU or CPU
Can E-Business Users Apply Database Patch Set Updates?
http://blogs.oracle.com/stevenChan/2009/08/can_ebs_users_apply_database_patch_set_updates.html
Q2. My configuration is DB Tier with CCM and an app Tier running forms, reports as mentioned.
Do I have to worry about the Fusion Middle-ware stuff?If you do not have Fusion installed, skip the part about its patches.
Q3. Patches to apply to E-Business Suite.
Looks like 9578142 applies to my environment.
Check the pre-reqs to ensure I have anything that needs to be applied first.
Then depending on what modules we use or have installed (does it make a difference) I'll apply subsequent patches say for 'Financials'.
Q3. Anything else I need to consider? We are patching Test first and when done if it's all good we'll schedule Prod.Make sure you apply the patches in these docs.
About Oracle Applications Technology 11i.ATG_PF.H.delta.7 (RUP 7) [ID 783600.1]
Known Issues On Top of 11i.ATG_PF.H.delta.7 (RUP7) - 6241631 [ID 858801.1]
I realize this is a pretty generic question. My main uncertainty is on the db 10.2.0.4 patch and if the 965517 will get me to 102045 or not.No (already answered above) -- See these docs.
Oracle Database Patch Set Update 10.2.0.4.5 Known Issues [ID 1089052.1]
Changes in the PSU 10.2.0.4.5 release for July 2010 [Video] [ID 1162085.1]
Critical Patch Update July 2010 Patch Availability Document for Oracle Products [ID 1089044.1]
Update - My first patch is giving me the OUI-67620 superset error which I believe is telling me the new patch contains all the fixes from the existing patch so ok to proceed. Right?
ApplySession adding interim patch '9032412' to inventory
Verifying the update...
Inventory check OK: Patch ID 9032412 is registered in Oracle Home inventory with proper meta-data.
Files check OK: Files from Patch ID 9032412 are present in Oracle Home.
The local system has been patched and can be restarted.
The following warnings have occurred during OPatch execution:
1) OUI-67620:Interim patch 9032412 is a superset of the patch(es) [  6600051 ] in the Oracle Home
OPatch Session completed with warnings.
OPatch completed with warnings.See (WARNING MESSAGE "OUI-67078" and "OUI-67620" FROM OPATCH WHEN APPLYING 10.2.X PATCHES [ID 553244.1]). If opatch complete with code = 0 then you can ignore this warning.
Thanks,
Hussein