5.7.1 Upgrading Oracle

When upgrading Oracle, you need to set up the server again. The following is the server setup procedure necessary when upgrading Oracle:

  1. Stop the server by executing the monitor-mode server termination command (monend command).
  2. Manually reference and update the connection for the shared disk used by Oracle.
    For details about how to connect a shared disk, see the documentation for your OS.
  3. Upgrade Oracle.
    For details about how to upgrade Oracle, see the Oracle documentation.
  4. Correct the definition files for controlling Oracle instances and Oracle listeners.
    When Oracle is updated, the Oracle home directory may change. Therefore, as needed, correct ORACLE_HOME in the control definition files to the value that is in effect following the upgrade.
  5. Manually disconnect the shared disk.
    For details about how to disconnect the shared disk, see the documentation for your OS.
  6. Start the server by executing the monitor-mode server start command (monbegin command).