Component : Oracle -

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1431800 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP note provides extensive guidance on integrating and managing Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2) within SAP environments. It encompasses detailed instructions for software installations, patching, upgrades, and configurations specific to Oracle 11.2. Key updates include support for new Oracle Homes to minimize downtime during patching, the release of Oracle Database 11.2.0.3 for Unix and Linux, and the use of Bigfile tablespaces. Security enhancements such as the SAPUPROF database user profile are noted, alongside essential prerequisites such as compatible Oracle Instant Client versions and kernel requirements for SAP systems.

Key words :
parallel oracle homes sap note 1431799 - current patch set sap note 1631931 - patches / patch collections, 2 sap note 1524205 - database software installation sap note 1525025 - database software deinstallation sap note 1521371 - setting, software installation sap note 1027012 - mopatch - install multiple oracle patches, export/import utilites 'exp'/'imp'/'expdp'/'impdp', database configuration database parameterssap note 1431798 describes parameter settings, sap specific database user profile sapuproffor details, upgrading sap br tools sap note 1430669 describes support, database upgrade scriptssap-specific database upgrade sripts, database vaultto protect sensitive sap application data, database upgrade issuessap note 1431797 describes solutions

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