That is a tough call, in my experience 8.1.7.3 is more stable and has fewer minor patches than 8.1.7.2, I would certainly go for .3. However, the best course of action is to call your vendor see if and when they will support 8.1.7.3. On the other hand if this database will only run the vendor's application, then sticking with the supported version may not be so bad. Ultimately it is your call!
Amr "Xiaohong Yang (Sharon)" To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: .edu> Subject: oracle 8.1.7 patch 2 or 3? Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/28/02 09:38 AM Please respond to ORACLE-L Hi, I am managing a software that uses a set of 8 oracle databases. I am preparing to upgrade all my databases from 8.1.6.3.0 to 8.1.7.0.0 then apply a patch to the oracle software installation after the upgrade. The software that uses these databases are only certified on patch 2 level at the time of release. Since now the patchset 3 for 817 is available, I would like to get advice in whether to apply patch 3 instead of patch 2. Same amount of work, more benefits. The only thing is that the application vendor does not officially support the patch3. platform: Sun Solaris 2.8 Oracle EE server 8.1.6.3.0 Any input is appreciated. Xiaohong Yang (Sharon) Center for Bioinfomatics UNC -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Xiaohong Yang (Sharon) INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Amr Hambazaza INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).