The October 2026 Database Release Update (DBRU), 23.26.4, is now certified for Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Release 12.2 on Exadata Database Services in commercial cloud regions.

Plan Your Database Update

Use the patching guide for your Exadata deployment to review the requirements and apply the update:

Keep Security Updates Current

Promptly applying the latest DBRU is an important part of maintaining a secure EBS environment. As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates the discovery of software vulnerabilities, timely patching becomes increasingly urgent.

Our colleagues in Oracle Database development and Oracle Security explain the risks and recommended actions in these articles:

Check Your Technology Stack with ETCC

Include the Oracle E-Business Suite Technology Codelevel Checker (ETCC) in your regular maintenance activities. ETCC identifies database tier and application tier patches that should be applied to your EBS Release 12.2 environment, helping you keep the technology stack current.

Download the latest ETCC version from My Oracle Support through Patch 17537119.

Expanded Release Choices Announced October 14 2026

Oracle announced expanded software release update choices for Exadata Database Service and Base Database Service on October 14, 2026. For operations that support release selection, the latest available release remains the default and recommended choice. The two preceding releases can be selected through self-service acknowledgment. Earlier releases require an approved Service Request (SR), subject to release limits. Available choices depend on the service and lifecycle operation.

When planning your update, confirm that the target release meets the applicable EBS certification and procedural requirements. For release availability details, see Flexible Software Release Selection for Exadata Database and Base Database Service.

Contact your Oracle representative or use your standard Oracle Support channels for questions or technical assistance.

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