Upgrading from 10gR1 to 10gR2

I can't seem to find any documentation on how to install R2 over top of R1. Do have to export everything out of the R1 instance and import it into the new one or is there a way to install it like a patch on top of the original install?

Hi,
is there a way to install it like a patch on top of the original install? No, this is two different release (and not patchset), from same version I agree, but different release, you need to install 10gR2 into a new ORACLE_HOME directory.
http://download-uk.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/server.102/b14238/preup.htm#i1008013
Nicolas.

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Hello
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OK,
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Hi,
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2. 10g CBO has been added costed subquery unnesting and view merging functionality.
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http://www.pythian.com/blogs/356/oracle-10203-patchset-known-issues-and-bugs
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I have moved the system disk from a v880 to a v480 and successfully booted.
I've successfully tested the upgrade using pfinstall.
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I had the following text in /tmp/profile
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root_device /dev/dsk/c1t0d0s0
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current Oracle version is 8i
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-> what kind of server would you suggest for oracle 11g.
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We are planning for upgrade from oracle apps 11.5.10.2 to R12.
We have custom Forms,Form Libraries,Reports and Workflows.
Kindly provide me for approach on how to migrate Custom form libraries,reports and Workflows.
I beleive, this thread will exists as one shot point for custom forms,reports,workflow upgradation from 11i to r12 with detailed steps.
I know that many links exists here in the forum for all the above objects mentioned,but still from all those i am able to get a clear picture for oracle forms but not for custom form libraries ,reports and workflows.
Also,this post will provide a low level,practical picture of the steps for those who are in line with this.
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For Custom Forms,
Re: Planning to upgrade from 11i to R12
Re: Custom forms: After upgrading 11i to R12
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Hussain,Helios and some others also has given many updates regd this.
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[email protected]

Per my understanding, after searching in many threads,i am here by summarising the practical low level steps for custom forms migration
Please correct me,if i am wrong.
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3) Compile by clicking compilein Forms Developer and then save it.
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6) Open the form and check in R12 instance
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Can anyone please help me out in custom reports and custom workflows.Sorry that,i could not get a practical and clear picture for reports and also for workflow even after referring many threads and metalink notes mentioned.
As for reports,some says that Developer Suite 10g can be used and .rdf can be used in R12.
Some says that reports should be converted to XML published as reports does not exists in R12.
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i think you are mixing up two things
10.1.0.4 = 10g R1 with Patchset 4
10.2.0.2 = 10g R2 with Patchset 2
10.2.0.4 = 10g R2 with Patchset 4
So you always upgrade from 10g R1 to 10g R2 .. and then is the question which Patchset for 10g R2.
I would use 10gR2 with Patchset 4, because there are some nice features and not so many bug fixes to apply.
Regards
Stefan

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Dear all,
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1. How much down time it will require for successfull upgardation from 9i to 10g or 11g?
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